While the Sacramento Kings put up a better fight against the Celtics, they still lost the game. Defense remains an issue, particularly when it comes to locking down the rim. In that regard, the Kings are already missing Dylan Cardwell, who has returned to the G League and taken his blocks with him.
Keeping in mind that the Kings were already having a terrible season, things got a lot worse in December with an ever-increasing number of injuries. It led to huge changes in the roster and the lineups, including calling rookie Dylan Cardwell up from the G League.