Boston Celtics 120, Sacramento Kings 106
NBA · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Sacramento Kings 120–106 on 2026-01-01 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:14 swung win probability 77% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacramento Kings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 120 |
| Sacramento Kings | 29 | 32 | 27 | 18 | 106 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:14 swung win probability 77% → 20%.
Why Sacramento Kings lost
- Lost Q4 18-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 10:14 (win probability 77% → 20% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 13–0 | Q3 10:14 | 77% → 20% |
| Sacramento Kings | 11–0 | Q3 6:58 | 18% → 70% |