BOSTON — Domantas Sabonis had a standout performance with 23 points and a record-setting 28 rebounds, helping the Sacramento Kings secure a 114-97 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
This win marked Sacramento’s sixth consecutive victory, establishing a new season-high win streak.
Sabonis recorded his 33rd double-double of the year and achieved his 24th career game with over 20 rebounds.
Prior to this matchup, the highest number of rebounds in a single game this season was 23, accomplished by Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio.
DeMar DeRozan contributed significantly with 24 points and nine assists, while Malik Monk added 22 points and eight assists to the scoreboard.
Meanwhile, Boston has seen a decline, losing two out of their last three games.
Jaylen Brown was the standout for the Celtics, scoring 28 points.
Kristaps Porzingis had a notable performance as well, with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds to the team’s efforts.
The game was even at 76 at the end of three quarters.
In the fourth quarter, Sacramento seized control, initiating a dominating 24-9 run that widened the gap to a 100-85 lead with 6:03 left to play.
Key Takeaways:
For the Kings, the victory demonstrated another commendable effort, as they outperformed Boston in the paint with a score of 48-40 and dominated the rebounding battle with a 56-43 advantage.
This achievement came without the presence of De’Aaron Fox, who missed his third consecutive game due to a bruised glute.
For the Celtics, despite a solid 3-1 road trip featuring wins against Minnesota and Denver, they fell to 13-7 at home in TD Garden this season.
A pivotal moment in the match occurred when Sabonis, leading 84-79, secured his 24th rebound and confidently stepped back to make an uncontested three-pointer, fueling Sacramento’s momentum at the start of the fourth quarter.
This play encapsulated how the Kings consistently outmaneuvered the Celtics for loose balls throughout the game, leading Sacramento to outscore Boston 38-21 in the decisive last period.
Noteworthy: Tatum’s eight turnovers represent the highest number recorded by a Celtics player this season.
Looking ahead, the Kings will take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, while the Celtics are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans.