Queta comeback, scouting reports for the Kings vs. Celtics

Gameday preview: Tatum and Porzingis injury, Queta's comeback, and scouting reports for the Kings vs. Celtics

The top players in the NBA will test the Kings when they host

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the Boston Celtics on Wednesday in Sacramento's Golden 1 Center in a major game.

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After winning eight of their last eleven games and three straight, the Kings (16-9) are in fourth in the Western Conference.

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four games adrift of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who lead the conference.

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Celtics (20-6) 132-126 in overtime on Tuesday after the team had won five straight games.

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The Milwaukee Bucks and the Celtics are tied for first place in the Eastern Conference, with one game separating them.

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The Kings are finishing off a six-game homestand, and this is the beginning of a difficult stretch for Sacramento.

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On Wednesday, they take on the Celtics; on Friday, they play the Phoenix Suns; and on Saturday, they play the Timberwolves.

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These next three games will be difficult for us, Kings center Domantas Sabonis stated. "Hopefully, all of them are in good rhythm and form.

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We're going to have to engage in combat outside. They won't be simple at all.

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