It was another great start for the Boston Celtics on Friday night, as they jumped out to an early lead, up 36-22 by the end of the first quarter. However, the Sacramento Kings, who claim the second-best offense in the league (behind Boston, battled back. By halftime, the score was 64-62 Boston, and with 3:12 left in the third quarter, Sacramento led 84-79.
That’s when Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet checked into the game.
Boston tied the game within a minute of game time, and by the time there was 1:37 left in the third, they led 87-84.