The Boston Celtics will be looking to get back into the win column after dropping a game to a motivated Eastern Conference foe earlier this week as they play host to the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden this Friday (Jan. 30) evening. The Celtics may have to do so without one of their best players as a rest day is on the table for them in this tilt.
The Kings have some dings of their own, but at this point in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, Sacramento will be happy if they can even sniff a win after an extended losing streak. Boston ought to win this one easily, but as always, mailing it in can be a dangerous game in the NBA.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 29-18 record coming into the tilt. That has them third in the Eastern Conference standings.
Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) controls the ball while being defended by Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
The Kings are the owners of a 12-37 record and a seven-game losing streak, good enough for 14th in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Atlanta Hawks 117-106 at home.
Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) goes after a rebound during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
The Kings lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 113-111 on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Jaylen Brown (hamstring/knee) is doubtful.
Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) passes the ball against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
For the Kings, Keegan Murray (knee) is out, and Russell Westbrook (foot) and Malik Monk (ankle) are game-time decisions.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) and Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) battle for a rebound during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – KingsWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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