The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 126-120, at TD Garden on Thursday evening.

The Kings got out to a great start on the road, with a 38-25 lead after one quarter. The Celtics picked it up in the second, as they chipped away through the quarter, to make it a six-point game bay halftime. The Celtics picked up where they left off to start the third, as they overtook the lead just minutes into the quarter. The Kings rallied back ahead and led by double digits for much of the quarter, however, the Celtics closed the quarter on a 14-2 run, to take a two-point lead into the fourth. The Celtics managed to stay in control through the four, and held on for their fourth win in their last five games.

Kyrie Irving led the Celtics with 31 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, one steal and one block, in 37 minutes. Marcus Morris followed up with 21 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting, off the bench. The Celtics shot 50 percent from the field, including 9-of-28 from long range.

Meanwhile, Buddy Hield led the KIngs with 34 points, seven assists and four rebounds, in 35 minutes. De'Aaron Fox followed up with 19 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals, while Willie Cauley-Stein added 10 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal. The Kings shot 50 percent from the field, including 11-of-34 from deep.

The Kings (33-34) will look to bounce back as they take on the 76ers in Philadelphia on Friday. The Celtics (42-27) play host to the Hawks on Saturday.