Jeff Teague struggled in his chance to breakout as the lead point guard of the Celtics with Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Payton Pritchard out. Teague shot 1-of-6 and De'Aaron Fox walked through him like a turnstile in the fourth quarter. The other options were slim, but Grant Williams and Teague struggle as part of the closing Boston lineup that gave up the lead to Sacramento on big shots by Tyrese Haliburton, Fox and three point play by Richaun Holmes when Daniel Theis slid to help Teague on

Tristan Thompson added 17 points and 10 rebounds in his best game with the Celtics, while potential TPE target Harrison Barnes poured 24 points on Boston.