Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised the Sacramento Kings, calling them a ‘revived team’ after their impressive six-game winning streak, highlighted by a 114-97 victory against the Celtics. Mazzulla acknowledged the Kings’ performance, stating they simply outplayed his team during the game held at TD Garden.

Despite the Kings' recent resurgence, Celtics star Jayson Tatum refused to blame the loss on external factors, emphasizing the need for improvement across all aspects of the game. The defeat leaves Boston in second place in the Eastern Conference, while Sacramento sits at No. 9 in the West as they continue to climb the standings under interim head coach Doug Christie.