As for the Celtics, health issues plaguing the team in December have mostly improved in January, but they have to shake off their low-focus play that has plagued them since last month. Even the lowly Pels are a threat with how Boston has been playing.

Boston will need to be vigilant to not look past the surging Kings, who have won 5 tilts in a row and are a better team than their record suggests.

Jayson Tatum remains in top physical condition and fully prepared for the upcoming game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrate a three-point basket made b