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NBA: Boston Celtics Win 113-95 Against Sacramento Kings Despite Jayson Tatum Injury

NBA: Boston Celtics had a day of mixed fortunes, winning comfortably by 113-95 against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, 24 March. However, they lost six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum to an injury, with the power forward fouled by Kings centre Domantas Sabonis after scoring 25 points. Payton Pritchard and Kristaps Porzingis scored 20 and 16 points respectively, ensuring an easy win for the Celtics. Meanwhile, the Kings will turn their attention to their match against Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Jayson Tatum
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) holds his ankle after a flagrant foul was called on Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Keon Ellis
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Joe Mazzulla
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, left, reacts after a technical foul is called on Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Luke Kornet
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

A technical foul is called on Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) as Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Luke Kornet
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) and Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) battles for position during a free throw in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Jake LaRavia
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (33) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Jonas Valanciunas
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) goes up for a layup and is blocked by Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Jayson Tatum
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) makes a 3-pointer over Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Baylor Scheierman
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman attempts a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Boston Celtics vs  Sacramento Kings photo gallery: Jayson Tatum
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, drives to the basket as Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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