Joe Mazzulla reacts to the Celtics’ 114-97 loss to the Sacramento Kings and what’s causing the Celtics’ effort issues late in games in recent weeks.
What to Know
- Kings outscored Celtics 38-21 in the fourth quarter to earn their 114-97 win.
- Sacramento beat Boston for the first time since 2021, snapping a six-game skid.
- Kings have won six consecutive games.
- Domantas Sabonis notched 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds.
- Celtics will look to bounce back Sunday vs. Pelicans.
A brutal fourth quarter cost the Boston Celtics in their 114-97 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
The TD Garden crowd booed the C's in their return home as they were outscored in the final frame, 38-21. The Kings dominated the boards 56-43, including a 16-8 advantage on the offensive glass. They also outshot Boston from 3-point range.
Domantas Sabonis wreaked havoc with 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds. Jaylen Brown (28 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (22 points, 10 rebounds) were the only bright spots for Boston.
The Celtics will look to bounce back Sunday when they host the New Orleans Pelicans.
Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Friday's game: