Sacramento Kings: Game 53 Preview versus Boston Celtics

Dec 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes (22) and Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) battle for a loose ball during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes (22) and Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) battle for a loose ball during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes (22) and Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) battle for a loose ball during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes (22) and Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) battle for a loose ball during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings play host to the Boston Celtics on February 8, 2017.  This article provides a preview of that game from a Kings’ perspective.

The Sacramento Kings host the Boston Celtics tonight inside the Golden 1 Center.  This is the second of two meetings against the Celtics this regular season.  The Kings invaded Boston on December 2nd and were defeated 97-92 on that Friday evening.  Below is a highlight video from that game in case you missed the happenings.

It is worth noting that the Kings will be without All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins for tonight’s game.  Cousins received his 16th technical foul of the regular season on Monday and is suspended for tonight’s contest.

Without further ado, let us get to the preview of tonight’s game between the Sacramento Kings and the Boston Celtics.

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