Boston Celtics: 3 keys to victory over the Sacramento Kings

Boston Celtics key to victory No. 3) Win the turnover battle

This one may seem a bit obvious, but for some reason, good teams play sloppy at times against conference bottom feeders.

The C’s average 13.1 turnovers per game, while the Kings are just ahead at 13.5.

If the Celtics get sloppy on both sides of the floor, Sacramento’s speed in transition could be on full display. With Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Donte DiVincenzo able to run and space the floor, the shamrocks have to limit the mistakes and not allow the Kings to play to one of their few strengths.

Against Golden State, the C’s turned the ball over three more times than their opponent and won. But against Dallas, they turned the ball over six fewer times and still lost.

A team like SAC who has nothing to lose oftentimes plays hard down the stretch as they look to play spoiler. Fox, Mitchell, and Sabonis are all likely back in the black and purple next season, so these three will continue to work on their game together.

Playing the cleanest possible basketball will undoubtedly best prepare the Celtics for the playoffs and their championship quest.

While turnovers are not the end all be all, it’s something to focus on down the stretch. Once the playoffs come around, winning the turnover battle is a must as the competition gets stiffer.

Boston has continued to prove themselves and win the “must-win games”, with tonight serving as another opportunity to start a new win streak.

Although it’s a W on paper, the Boston Celtics cannot look past accomplishing these three keys if they want the win.