The six-time All-Star was injured at the end of the third quarter of the sixth consecutive victory of the Celtics. After making its fifth triple of the game, Tatum absorbed a flagrant fault 1 through the center of 6 feet and 11 inches Sabonis domains. He remained depressed for several moments before finally making 1 of 2 free throws and being helped to the Boston wardrobe.
Kristaps Porzingis had 16 points and seven rebounds after missing Sunday in Portland, Payton Pritchard scored 20 points and Derrick White added 12 points and eight assists for the Celtics.
Sabonis made a more anticipated return of an ankle injury and had 16 points and 17 rebounds. Demar Derozan added 20 points and 10 assists.
Celtics: Tatum’s injury issued a dark cloud over what was otherwise a fairly easy victory.
Kings: With the Thunder arriving in the city for Tuesday’s game, Sacramento does not have time to reflect the many mistakes he made in it.
Boston kept him together during the long sections without porzingis and tatum, extending his leadership in both times.
The Celtics made 19 triples, marking the 70th time in 72 games this season that reached two digits for shooting behind the arch.
The Celtics visit Phoenix on Wednesday, and the Kings receive Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
