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LakersBoston Celtics @ Sacramento Kings: Jan 1, 2026
Celtics vs Kings final: the Boston Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106 on January 1, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 28 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 120 |
| Kings | 29 | 32 | 27 | 18 | 106 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 29 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 10 REB Jaylen Brown
- 7 AST Derrick White
Kings
- 25 PTS DeMar DeRozan
- 8 REB Maxime Raynaud
- 7 AST Dennis Schröder
Celtics vs Kings Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard G | 30 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-13 | 2-8 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Neemias Queta C | 22 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 3-5 | -2 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 34 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11-25 | 1-9 | 6-7 | -2 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Derrick White G | 34 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5-13 | 2-7 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Luka Garza C | 25 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 18 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 30 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-13 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 29 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 0-0 | +15 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 34 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9-16 | 1-3 | 6-6 | -13 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 34 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 26 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-11 | 2-9 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 21 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Keegan Murray F | 37 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-13 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Drew Eubanks FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Malik Monk G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Keon Ellis G | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 3-6 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Nique Clifford G | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 27 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 3-8 | 1-1 | -5 |
Celtics vs Kings Recap
The Celtics beat the Kings after outscoring Sacramento 32-18 in the fourth quarter. Boston improved to 21-12, while the Kings fell to 8-26.
A tie at 88-88 after three quarters set up the finish. Boston had led 62-61 at halftime, and Sacramento had won the first and third quarters by a point each. The Celtics took the rebounding edge, 40 to 32, and hit 17 of 41 from three against the Kings' 12 of 36.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan topped Sacramento with 25 points. Derrick White added 7 assists for the Celtics, matching Dennis Schröder's 7 for the Kings. Boston shot 44 of 87 from the field and made 15 of 18 at the line.
The number to know: 12 turnovers for Boston to 9 for Sacramento, a gap that stayed small because the Celtics made up the difference from three-point range.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 44-87 | Field Goals | 40-85 |
| 50.6% | FG % | 47.1% |
| 17-41 | 3-Pointers | 12-36 |
| 41.5% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 15-18 | Free Throws | 14-15 |
| 83.3% | FT % | 93.3% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 25 | Assists | 29 |
| 8 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 12 | Fouls | 17 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 60.3% | 11.2% | 17.2% | 0.172 |
 Kings | 54.1% | 8.9% | 18.6% | 0.165 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Kings Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, January 1, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Kings NBC Sports California
- Arena
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Kings Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- W @ Jazz 129-119 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Trail Blazers 108-114 Dec 28, 2025
- W @ Pacers 140-122 Dec 26, 2025
- W vs Pacers 103-95 Dec 22, 2025
- W @ Raptors 112-96 Dec 20, 2025
Kings last 5
- L @ Clippers 90-131 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Lakers 101-125 Dec 28, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 113-107 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Pistons 127-136 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Rockets 125-124 Dec 21, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 30, 2026 Kings @ Celtics 93-112
More NBA Games on Jan 1, 2026
- Final
Houston Rockets4-0120
Brooklyn Nets0-496Top: Thompson 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4118
Detroit Pistons3-1112Top: Powell 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1123
Dallas Mavericks2-2108Top: Maxey 34 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3101
Los Angeles Clippers1-2118Top: Leonard 45 PTSBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Kings: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Kings visit the Pelicans Oct 29.
Celtics vs Kings FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Kings on Jan 1, 2026?
The Boston Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106 on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 29 points.
What are the Celtics and Kings records?
After this game the Celtics were 21-12 and the Kings were 8-26 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Kings?
Jaylen Brown scored 29 for the Celtics. DeMar DeRozan scored 25 for the Kings.
Who leads the Celtics vs Kings season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Kings game?
The Celtics beat the Kings 112-93 on Jan 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Kings played?
At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Kings?
Celtics-Kings: Q1 28-29, Q2 34-32, Q3 26-27, Q4 32-18.
What is next for the Celtics and Kings?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Kings visit the Pelicans on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM ET.