Jayson Tatum (40 pts) and Jaylen Brown (31) lead the way for Boston, Golden State extends its winning streak and what to know for Sunday's 8-game slate.

When it comes to the help they give their team, it's fair to compare star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Or at least that is the position of Celtics teammate Al Horford,

But more basketball for Phoenix also meant more Jokić, as the reigning Kia MVP – who entered OT with 26 pts, 18 reb, and 17 ast – added five more points, three boards and five dimes to seal a thrilling win and stamp an iconic performance. | Recap | Watch The OT Ending

The NBA’s quest for its next torchbearer has been a hot topic for years. With legends LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant inching closer to the twilight of their illustrious careers, there seems to be a new debate every day about who will step into the spotlight as the next face of the league.

Nikola Jokić is the rare star scorer that might actually prefer to be double-teamed. It's part of what makes the Nuggets star one of the greatest offensive players in NBA history. He doesn't want to score 50 points. He wants to scare you into thinking he might because his legendary passing can take over a game when you send too much help his way.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has experienced historic success throughout his career, racking accolades and awards.

The Boston Celtics star is often discounted in discussions about the league’s best young players, so his résumé will have to speak for itself.

Star center Nikola Jokić, who is averaging a triple-double this season, has helped the Denver Nuggets win 18 of their past 23 games.

As the winner of the NBA's most coveted award in three of the last four seasons, Nikola Jokić will look to make history by winning four out of five. Celtics legend Bill Russell won four out of ...