NBA: Jaylen Brown's 29-Pointer Helps Celtics Thrash Kings

Jaylen Brown had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics pulled away down the stretch to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106 on Thursday night. Brown shot 11 of 25, including 1 for 9 from 3-point distance, but made six free throws and added four assists before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. The four-time All-Star has been on a scoring tear lately, pouring in 20 or more points in 12 of his last 15 games. Derrick White had 16 points and seven assists as Boston improved to 3-1 on its five-game trip. Payton Pritchard added 16 points and six assists.

Updated on: 2 January 2026 3:58 pm

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and Sacramento Kings guard Demar Derozan, behind, hug before times runs out during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) acknowledges the fans as he walks off the court at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) hangs on the rim after dunking the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) drives against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Sacramento Kings Vs Boston Celtics NBA basketball-Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots a 3-point basket over Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Sacramento Kings guard Demar Derozan, right, looks on while being guarded by Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White reacts after not getting a foul call against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, drives towards the basket around Sacramento Kings guard Demar Derozan (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) attempts a layup over Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Scott Marshall