Boston Celtics overcome slow start to dominate Sacramento Kings with bench power and late-game heroics. Can Joe Mazzulla’s squad sustain this balanced attack as tougher matchups loom? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal unpacks the Celtics’ 120-106 victory, spotlighting standout efforts from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and a scorching bench featuring Anfernee Simons and Sam Hauser. Learn why clutch plays aren’t just for the fourth quarter, and how Boston’s early struggles against the Kings’ hot shooting turned into a fourth-quarter shutdown. Key insights include strategic rotations, the importance of shot selection, and the ongoing challenge of maximizing talents like Jordan Walsh and Josh Minott. Plus, John Karalis urges fans not to overreact to Joe Mazzulla’s postgame quips and breaks down the critical stats every Celtics watcher should know.