The Boston Celtics won both games against the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, getting their preseason off to an incredibly strong start against one of the toughest opponents in the NBA. Despite being outside the USA,

Jaylen Brown flexes his muscles, Jayson Tatum’s shot improves and more takeaways from the Celtics’ 130-104 beatdown of the Nuggets in Abu Dhabi.

Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown dunks by Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic during a preseason game between Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil) AP