Brilliant Celtics breeze past Kings 144-119

The Boston Celtics routed the Sacramento Kings in a one-sided contest 144-119 on Wednesday night.

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White shone with 28 points to inspire Boston to crushing victory after a disappointing loss against the Warriors on Tuesday.

Big win is IN ✅ pic.twitter.com/6P6Di21X5m

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 21, 2023

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It is their 6th win in the last 7 games and a much needed boost after blowing away a 17-point lead against Golden State.

“It’s a long year. You have to have the proper perspective,” coach Joe Mazzulla said. “Of course, we’re not going to be happy if we lose. The great thing about playing 82 games is you get a chance to shake it off the next day.”

De’Aron Fox led the way for the Kings on his birthday with 29 points. It was actually Sacramento leading after one quarter 41-38, but the Celtics soon began to take over the initiative.

They opened up a 21-point lead in the third quarter when White and Jrue Holiday hit back-to-back 3s around a blocked shot by Porzingis.

Brown’s dunk over Trey Lyles expanded the lead to 28 points late in the third for Boston and they coasted from there to their fifth straight win over the Kings.