The Sacramento Kings were widely criticized for firing Mike Brown as head coach but Malik Monk's recent comments might indicate they made the right call. After the Kings blew out the Golden State Warriors 129-99 without De'Aaron Fox on Sunday,

"When we're not giving our all, I think that's the most deserved boos," Kristaps Porziņģis said after Friday's loss to the Kings.

The reality is nobody fears the Celtics anymore. Opposing know they can win at the Garden, and are throwing various defenses to which Boston's offense can’t consistently respond.

The Sacramento Kings entered Friday night’s matchup against the Boston Celtics amid a five-game winning streak, but they knew they would have a tough test against the defending champions. Instead, the Kings dominated the Celtics, defeating them 114-97, pushing their winning streak to six games.

A competitive game Friday night turned ugly late for the Celtics, who were run off their home floor by the shorthanded Sacramento Kings.

Domantas Sabonis collects 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds, leading Sacramento to its sixth straight win, 114-97.

(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard (11) drives past Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (11 ...

The Celtics had no answer for Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis on Friday, who finished the 114-97 game with a staggering 28 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and nine assists, and Malik Monk finished with 22 points and eight assists. Boston has lost two of its last three. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 28 points ...

"The Rematch" resulted in the Cavaliers' worst loss. Trailing by as many as 42 points, Cleveland's league-best offense suddenly stopped producing points. Donovan Mitchell continues to struggle against the Thunder. Meanwhile, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen were no-shows.

The Kings remained unbeaten at home under interim coach Doug Christie after going 6-12 at Golden 1 Center to start the season.

The Kings will try to keep the good times rolling when they play host to the Washington Wizards on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Kings are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Wizards are the worst.