Jayson Tatum suffers injury in Celtics' win over Kings
- Jayson Tatum had an impressive performance with 25 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists before leaving the game due to injury.
- The Boston Celtics maintained control of the game, extending their lead despite Tatum's exit.
- The Celtics improved their winning streak to six games with this victory, showing strong team performance.
The Boston Celtics faced off against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, achieving a dominating victory with a final score of 113-95. This match took place in Sacramento and marked the Celtics' sixth consecutive win. Jayson Tatum was a standout player, contributing significantly with 25 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. Unfortunately, his performance was cut short when he suffered a hard foul from Kings' center Domantas Sabonis late in the third quarter. After hitting his fifth 3-pointer of the game, Tatum was fouled, leading to him being helped off the court after making one of his free throw attempts. This injury overshadowed an otherwise solid game for the Celtics, who managed to control the lead even in Tatum’s absence, extending it at crucial moments. Other notable performances included Kristaps Porzingis with 16 points and seven rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scoring 20 points for Boston. On the Kings’ side, Sabonis made a remarkable return from an ankle injury, posting 16 points and 17 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan contributed significantly with 20 points and 10 assists. Despite their efforts, the Kings couldn't keep pace with the Celtics, who made 19 3-pointers, marking the 70th time this season they reached double digits in successful shots behind the arc. The injury to Tatum cast a shadow over what was a fairly comprehensive win for the Celtics. With the Celtics looking ahead, they must prepare for their next matchup against the Phoenix Suns, while the Kings would need to regroup ahead of their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.