Boston Celtics chase fourth straight win over Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings meet Boston Celtics at Golden 1 Center, Sunday 2:00pm (NBA). Boston Celtics have won 30 of the 49 meetings with Sacramento Kings since 2001.
The big picture
Sacramento Kings come in 30th on the ladder; Boston Celtics are 4th. Boston Celtics are the side higher up the table.
Sacramento Kings are 1–13 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.9 points for and 121.3 against.
Boston Celtics are 11–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.5 points for and 106 against.
Form
Sacramento Kings have won one of their last five and most recently lost to San Antonio Spurs 109–124.
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Sacramento Kings 19, Boston Celtics 30.
Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 112–93 at TD Garden.
Boston Celtics have won the last three against Sacramento Kings.
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 53 points in 2021-22 (128–75).
Players to watch
For Sacramento Kings, watch Darius Acuff Jr. (22.8 points a game, 40 rebounds in 2026-27) and Zach LaVine (19.2 points a game, 35 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (26.5 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (17.5 points a game, 55 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Golden 1 Center
Sacramento Kings have won 6 of their last 19 at Golden 1 Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
