The Celtics were in total control of this game from the jump, getting a big night from Payton Pritchard, but also great contributions from Neemias Queta and Baylor Scheierman.

The Celtics didn't need the injured Jaylen Brown to secure a bounce-back win over the lottery-bound Kings on Friday night.

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard anotó 29 puntos, Baylor Scheierman sumó 16 y los Celtics de Boston lograron el viernes una victoria de 112-93 sobre los Kings de Sacramento. Neemias Queta añadió diez puntos y 15 rebotes a la causa de los Celtics,

Pritchard had 22 points and eight assists through two quarters as the Celtics held a commanding 72-46 lead entering the second half. Boston opened the game by hitting its first five shots and was 8 of 10 en route to a 15-point advantage after one quarter.

Payton Pritchard was on fire, making him Friday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.

BOSTON — The Celtics just didn’t have it in their loss Wednesday to the Hawks. It was evident right from tipoff. The Hawks rained 3-pointers early while the Celtics missed multiple layups. The C’s, rarely ever blown out,

Payton Pritchard's 23 points -- including a pair of buzzer-beaters -- led the Celtics past Jrue Holiday and the Trail Blazers on Monday.

Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 points and 12 assists, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.

Pritchard led all scorers with 23 points, helping guide Boston to a 102-94 win over the Blazers. The performance makes him Monday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings NBA game from January 30, 2026 on ESPN.