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Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 31 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 112-93
40-25 32-21 17-20 23-27
Position#5
Record29-18
FormWWLWL
Points / game116.4
Allowed / game110.1
vs
Position#27
Record12-37
FormLLLLL
Points / game110.5
Allowed / game120.6
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Sacramento Kings
16 Mar 2027
BOS v SAC
upcoming
30 Jan 2026
BOS112
SAC93
10 Jan 2025
BOS97
SAC114
05 Apr 2024
BOS101
SAC100
25 Nov 2022
BOS122
SAC104
25 Jan 2022
BOS128
SAC75
19 Mar 2021
BOS96
SAC107
25 Nov 2019
BOS103
SAC102
14 Mar 2019
BOS126
SAC120
01 Nov 2017
BOS113
SAC86
02 Dec 2016
BOS97
SAC92
07 Feb 2016
BOS128
SAC119
31 Dec 2014
BOS106
SAC84
07 Feb 2014
BOS99
SAC89
30 Jan 2013
BOS99
SAC81
12 Jan 2011
BOS119
SAC95
26 Mar 2010
BOS94
SAC86
28 Jan 2009
BOS119
SAC100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
95-100
95
100
-5
86avg 106
H11/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
96-98
96
98
-2
88avg 106
A13/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
119-114
119
114
+5
112avg 106
A16/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
132-106
132
106
+26
132avg 106
A18/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
103-104
103
104
-1
87avg 106
A20/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
119-104
119
104
+15
117avg 106
H22/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
130-126 OT
130
126
+4
116avg 106
A24/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
111-114
111
114
-3
98avg 106
A25/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
102-94
102
94
+8
89avg 106
H27/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
106-117
106
117
-11
100avg 106
H29/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-21
29-29
20-23
20-27
24-19
32-34
21-26
19-19
25-36
29-28
29-29
36-21
30-23
52-28
35-23
15-32
29-26
22-33
31-25
21-20
30-20
36-26
25-32
28-26
28-28
21-27
29-26
26-23
28-30
30-22
27-36
26-26
32-11
20-26
23-28
27-29
18-38
28-22
30-27
30-30
219.0Avg total
111.3Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)116.4110.1226.5+6.362%
Season at home (22)116.0110.1226.1+5.864%
Season away (25)116.8110.0226.8+6.760%
Last 10 (10)111.3107.7219.0+3.650%
Last 5 (5)113.6111.0224.6+2.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)108.8110.2219.0-1.333%
vs Weaker ◀ (24)119.5110.1229.6+9.475%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
124-112
124
112
+12
117avg 104
H13/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
112-101
112
101
+11
112avg 104
H15/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
128-115
128
115
+13
133avg 104
H17/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
110-117
110
117
-7
106avg 104
H19/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
117-130
117
130
-13
116avg 104
H21/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
109-122
109
122
-13
102avg 104
H22/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
118-123
118
123
-5
112avg 104
A24/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
116-139
116
139
-23
109avg 104
A25/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
87-103
87
103
-16
74avg 104
A28/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
111-113
111
113
-2
106avg 104
A30/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-28
29-26
34-29
29-29
32-17
24-25
40-34
16-25
41-22
26-39
34-23
27-31
32-32
21-32
29-29
28-24
25-32
39-45
25-23
28-30
30-26
31-26
21-43
27-27
35-35
36-33
22-34
25-21
35-35
30-43
28-35
23-26
26-36
25-16
21-20
15-31
25-28
29-32
38-28
19-25
230.7Avg total
113.2Scored
117.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (49)110.5120.6231.1-10.124%
Season at home (25)110.9117.9228.8-7.036%
Season away (24)110.1123.5233.5-13.412%
Last 10 (10)113.2117.5230.7-4.330%
Last 5 (5)108.2120.0228.2-11.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)109.4119.4228.8-9.924%
vs Similar (5)111.4117.8229.2-6.420%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: +2.2+2.2Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: -0.5-0.5Q3: -0.6-0.6Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: -3.2-3.2
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: +2.2+2.2Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: -0.5-0.5Q3: -0.6-0.6Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: -3.2-3.2
Boston CelticsSacramento Kings
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H11/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A13/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
54-64
54
64
-10
A16/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
82-51
82
51
+31
A18/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
51-59
51
59
-8
A20/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
66-46
66
46
+20
H22/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
49-55
49
55
-6
A24/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
58-52
58
52
+6
A25/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
52-37
52
37
+15
H27/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H29/01
NBA
109.6Avg total
56.9Scored
52.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.255.0115.2+5.367%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.051.7108.7+5.362%-
Last 30 away (17)62.757.5120.2+5.271%-
Last 10 (10)56.952.7109.6+4.260%-
Last 5 (5)54.250.0104.2+4.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)56.055.0111.0+1.050%-
vs Weaker ◀ (24)61.355.0116.2+6.371%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
61-54
61
54
+7
H13/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
56-42
56
42
+14
H15/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
67-61
67
61
+6
H17/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
53-64
53
64
-11
H19/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
64-77
64
77
-13
H21/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H22/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
71-68
71
68
+3
A24/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
65-78
65
78
-13
A25/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
51-52
51
52
-1
A28/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
54-60
54
60
-6
A30/01
NBA
121.1Avg total
60.3Scored
60.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.560.4116.9-4.037%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.758.8115.5-2.144%-
Last 30 away (14)56.262.3118.5-6.129%-
Last 10 (10)60.360.8121.1-0.550%-
Last 5 (5)60.462.0122.4-1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)56.960.0116.9-3.140%-
vs Similar (5)54.462.6117.0-8.220%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 111.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.2 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.327.0
52.6%
54.8%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.814.4
35.3%
35.8%43.2
🏀 Free throws17.414.1
81.0%
78.1%14.1
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 113.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.830.7
56.0%
54.8%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.211.2
38.4%
35.8%33.6
🏀 Free throws23.018.2
79.1%
78.1%18.2
They take 84.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LWLWWLWWLL
Sacramento Kings
LLLLLLLWWW
#5
League position
#27
+3.6
Net rating
-4.3
111.0
Offensive rating
114.3
107.4
Defensive rating
118.6
52.8%
Effective FG%
56.5%
51.3%
Opp. effective FG%
54.6%
12.5%
Turnover %
15.4%
25.8%
Off. rebound %
26.9%
0.19
Free-throw rate
0.27
35.3%
3-point %
38.4%
57.5%
Assist %
62.1%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence111.0 · 114.3Defence107.4 · 118.6Shooting52.8% · 56.5%3-point %35.3% · 38.4%Ball care12.5% · 15.4%Off. rebounds25.8% · 26.9%Free throws0.19 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 30%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Sacramento Kings
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
29/01/26HAtlanta Hawks106-117
27/01/26HPortland Trail Blazers102-94
25/01/26AChicago Bulls111-114
24/01/26ABrooklyn Nets130-126 OT
22/01/26HIndiana Pacers119-104
20/01/26ADetroit Pistons103-104
18/01/26AAtlanta Hawks132-106
16/01/26AMiami Heat119-114
13/01/26AIndiana Pacers96-98
11/01/26HSan Antonio Spurs95-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/01/26APhiladelphia 76ers111-113
28/01/26ANew York Knicks87-103
25/01/26ADetroit Pistons116-139
24/01/26ACleveland Cavaliers118-123
22/01/26HToronto Raptors109-122
21/01/26HMiami Heat117-130
19/01/26HPortland Trail Blazers110-117
17/01/26HWashington Wizards128-115
15/01/26HNew York Knicks112-101
13/01/26HLos Angeles Lakers124-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL62%
HomeWLWWL64%
AwayWWLWL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472225
Win %62%64%60%
Points / game116.4116.0116.8
Allowed / game110.1110.1110.0
Point differential+6.3+5.8+6.7
Avg total226.5226.1226.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+34%32%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (16)33% (6)50% (10)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL24%
HomeWWLLL36%
AwayLLLLL12%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games492524
Win %24%36%12%
Points / game110.5110.9110.1
Allowed / game120.6117.9123.5
Point differential-10.1-7.0-13.4
Avg total231.1228.8233.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%16%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (12)67% (6)33% (6)
Overtime %6%8%4%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder47371079%120.1108.3+11.9
2 Detroit Pistons46341274%116.8110.1+6.7
3 San Antonio Spurs45301567%117.0112.0+5.0
4 Denver Nuggets48321667%120.1115.8+4.3
5 Houston Rockets46291763%116.1110.0+6.1
6 Los Angeles Lakers46291763%116.4116.1+0.3
7 Boston Celtics47291862%116.4110.1+6.3
8 Phoenix Suns47291862%114.5110.7+3.9
9 Minnesota Timberwolves49301961%119.0114.1+5.0
10 Toronto Raptors48291960%113.8112.0+1.9
11 New York Knicks45271860%117.2112.7+4.5
12 Cleveland Cavaliers49292059%119.2116.1+3.1
13 Philadelphia 76ers47262155%116.5115.8+0.7
14 Golden State Warriors49272255%116.5113.6+2.9
15 Miami Heat48262254%120.0118.3+1.7
16 Orlando Magic44232152%115.3115.4-0.1
17 Atlanta Hawks50242648%117.1118.1-1.0
18 Portland Trail Blazers48232548%115.5117.4-1.9
19 Chicago Bulls48232548%117.6119.7-2.1
20 Los Angeles Clippers46222448%112.7112.8-0.1
21 Charlotte Hornets49212843%116.3114.8+1.6
22 Memphis Grizzlies45182740%114.8116.3-1.6
23 Dallas Mavericks48192940%114.2116.7-2.5
24 Milwaukee Bucks46182839%111.8115.8-4.0
25 Utah Jazz48153331%118.8127.8-9.0
26 Brooklyn Nets46123426%107.7114.7-7.0
27 Washington Wizards47123526%112.2122.7-10.5
28 Indiana Pacers48123625%110.3118.3-8.0
29 New Orleans Pelicans49123724%114.4121.2-6.8
30 Sacramento Kings49123724%110.5120.6-10.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics40321723112
Sacramento Kings2521202793
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