The Sacramento Kings visit TD Garden for an interconference matchup against the Boston Celtics. The Kings, mired in a rebuild and sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference, are on a seven-game losing streak and have dropped 11 straight on the road. The Celtics, third in the Eastern Conference, are coming off a loss but remain a powerhouse despite injuries to key stars. This game highlights Boston’s depth against Sacramento’s offensive duo of DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, but the talent disparity favors the hosts heavily.
Venue Location
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts
Capacity: ~19,156
This iconic arena has been the Celtics’ home since 1995 and is known for its raucous crowds, especially in high-stakes games.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
TV: NBCS-BOS (Celtics broadcast), NBCS-CA (Kings broadcast)
Streaming: NBA League Pass
This nationally accessible game comes amid Boston’s push for playoff positioning, while Sacramento looks to snap their skid.
Boston has been dominant at home, while Sacramento’s poor road record underscores their struggles this season.
Recent Team Forms
The Kings are 1-9 in their last 10, on a seven-game slide with defensive woes allowing high scores. The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10, showing resilience despite injuries but inconsistent lately.
Kings Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 29, 2026 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L | 111-113 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | @ New York Knicks | L | 87-103 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | @ Detroit Pistons | L | 116-139 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L | 118-123 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | vs Toronto Raptors | L | 109-122 |
Sacramento’s losses highlight poor shooting and rebounding, with their only recent win against weaker foes.
Celtics Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 28, 2026 | vs Atlanta Hawks | L | 106-117 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | vs Portland Trail Blazers | W | 102-94 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | @ Chicago Bulls | L | 111-114 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W | 130-126 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | vs Indiana Pacers | W | 119-104 |
Boston’s recent form includes strong defensive wins but losses exposing fatigue from injuries.
Injury Report
Kings:
Keegan Murray (F): Out – Ankle (expected return Feb 4)
Russell Westbrook (G): GTD – Foot
Malik Monk (G): GTD – Ankle
Murray’s absence weakens Sacramento’s frontcourt, forcing more reliance on Sabonis and LaVine.
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum (F): Out – Achilles (expected return April)
Jaylen Brown (G): Doubtful – Hamstring/Knee
Neemias Queta (C): Probable – Illness
Ron Harper Jr. (G): Out – G League
Tatum’s long-term absence is a blow, but Brown’s potential sit-out could further strain Boston’s scoring.
Key
Player Matchups
Key battles in this mismatch favor Boston’s perimeter defense against Sacramento’s guards:
Derrick White (BOS) vs. DeMar DeRozan (SAC): White’s elite defense (averaging 1.5 steals) vs. DeRozan’s mid-range scoring (24+ PPG). White could limit DeRozan’s drives.
Payton Pritchard (BOS) vs. Zach LaVine (SAC): Pritchard’s shooting vs. LaVine’s athleticism (30+ PPG recently). This could spark high-scoring guard play.
Anfernee Simons (BOS) vs. Dennis Schroder (SAC): Simons’ speed vs. Schroder’s playmaking. Bench scoring might decide if starters rest.
Neemias Queta (BOS) vs. Domantas Sabonis (SAC): Queta’s rim protection vs. Sabonis’ rebounding (12+ RPG). Boston’s frontcourt depth could overwhelm.
Bench: Boston’s depth vs. Kings’ youth: Celtics rank high in bench points, while Kings struggle with injuries.
If Brown sits, White and Pritchard (combined 40+ PPG potential) step up.
Series History
Boston leads the all-time series 194-120. Recent dominance: Last 5 meetings: Celtics 4-1 (average margin: +11.4 points). Last 10: Celtics 7-3. Last 20: Celtics 13-7. Most recent (Jan 1, 2026): Celtics 120-106 win Streak: Celtics won 2 straight, covering ATS in both. Sacramento hasn’t beaten Boston since early 2025, with games often high-scoring.
Betting Trends
Celtics: 25-22 ATS overall; 1-2 ATS as 11.5+ favorites; 10-12 ATS at home; OVER in 19 of 47 games. Kings: 19-30 ATS overall; 6-8 ATS as 11.5+ underdogs; 23-26 O/U; UNDER in 5 of last 7. Head-to-Head: Celtics 1-0 SU/ATS this season; OVER in 3 of last 5; Celtics cover in 4 of last 5 vs. Kings.
Game Odds
Sacramento Kings 219.5
Boston Celtics – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 29, 2026
