NBA - 11:00 - Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Sacramento Kings: The Kings are in a slump, having lost two in a row. They currently sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-25 record. In their last home game, they suffered a heavy 90-121 defeat to the Clippers, with significant issues on both offense and defense. They average only 111 points per game while conceding 122.3 points, placing them near the bottom of the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Boston Celtics: The team is dealing with a wave of injuries. Key centre Sabonis is out with a torn meniscus in his left knee, expected to be out for at least another 4-5 weeks. Leading scorer LaVine is sidelined with a sprained left ankle. Forward Keegan Murray is out with a right calf strain, while Drew Eubanks is unavailable due to a thumb injury. Devonte' Graham is questionable with an ankle sprain. Considering all factors, the Celtics have a clear advantage in overall strength, recent form, and squad depth. Although the Kings are at home, their injury situation presents serious problems on both ends of the court, making it hard for them to pose a significant threat to the Celtics. The Celtics are expected to win, leveraging a more balanced offensive and defensive system and efficient offensive firepower. For the Kings to upset, they would need exceptional performances from key players like DeRozan and Westbrook, but this is unlikely. The game is expected to be controlled by the Celtics, with the Kings struggling to mount an effective challenge. Prediction: Boston Celtics (Spread: -9.5 points) Score Prediction: Boston Celtics (Winning by 16-20 points)