Kings beat Celtics, 118-96
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Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart greets Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers before their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart, left, and his players stand at attention before the playing of the National Anthem, from left to right, center DeMarcus Cousins (15), power forward Thomas Robinson (0), point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) and small forward Tyler Honeycutt (9) before their game against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings fans at at game against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Boston Celtics shooting guard Jason Terry (4) is introduced before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) celebrates a dunk by teammate Tyler Honeycutt as they went on to win 118-96 against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) prepares to pass the ball to teammate Francisco Garcia for a 3 point assist against the Boston Celtics' power forward Brandon Bass (30)during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. Cousins finished the game with a triple-double with (12 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists). -
Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Jason Collins (98) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart reacts to foul call against Isaiah Thomas during the game against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) takes a deep breath after he was called for his fourth foul against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) waits for the ball to be in bounded against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) congratulates teammate Isaiah Thomas as he walks to the bench during a timeout against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) points to his head band after what he thougt was a foul against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) defends Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) defends Boston Celtics power forward Jared Sullinger (7) as he drives to the basket during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Fans show competing signs during the Sacramento Kings game against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
A happier Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) posted his first career triple-double (12 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) and teammate small forward Paul Pierce (34) react to their team's 118-96 loss at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) prepares to drive to the basket against the Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) chats with teammates point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) and small forward Francisco Garcia (32) as they keep a lead in the fourth quarter to defeat the Boston Celtics 118-96 during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Geoff Petrie, Kings President of Basketball Operations watches the Kings 118-96 victory against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings small forward John Salmons (5) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics center Jason Collins (98) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) holds his arm after he was fouled by Boston Celtics center Jason Collins (98) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Marcus Thornton (23) holds his leg after he injured himself while shooting a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. Thornton was helped off the court and didn't return to the game. -
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Marcus Thornton (23) is helped after he hurt his ankle on a shot against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) scores two of his game high 27 points against the Boston Celtics during Kings 118-96 victory at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) has a shot blocked by Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings small forward John Salmons (5) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) looks to pass the ball as he's covered by Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots a basket against the Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) is congratulated after scoring a basket against the Sacramento Kings during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) runs with the ball after he stole a pass against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) listens into the conversation between Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) and his teammates during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward Thomas Robinson (0) dribbles the ball after he got rebound against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) and Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) look for the ball during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) steals the ball after Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) was unable to control a pass during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
NBA referee David Jones (36) listens to Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) as he makes his case about being fouled during the Kings game against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) dunks a basket against the Boston Celtics power forward Jeff Green (8) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended in the paint by Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) and teammate power forward Jeff Green (8) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward Thomas Robinson (0) pumps his fist as the Kings lead the the Boston Celtics at the end of the first quarter during the Kings 118-96 victory at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings small forward Francisco Garcia (32) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics shooting guard Courtney Lee (11) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts to a foul call against the Sacramento Kings during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings small forward Francisco Garcia (32) hits a three point basket in the first half against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) and small forward Tyler Honeycutt (9) celebrate a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings small forward John Salmons (5) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics shooting guard Jason Terry (4)during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) scores two of his 10 points against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) and teammate power forward Thomas Robinson (0) celebrate a basket by Jimmer Fredette against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics shooting guard Courtney Lee (11) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) smiles towards the Kings bench as he waits for a free throw against the Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) gets instructions from head coach Keith Smart during the game against the Boston Celtics at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif..
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