2021 Summer League

Celtics, Kings to square off for Summer League title

Boston and Sacramento will play for the right to collect the MGM Resorts Summer League title.

From NBA.com Staff

August 17, 2021 3:34 PM

> Tonight on ESPN: Kings vs. Celtics, 9 ET

The Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings are set to meet for the MGM Resorts Summer League title on Tuesday night. Both teams have enjoyed a perfect stint in Las Vegas, with Sacramento getting to 4-0 after it rolled past the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, while Boston drilled the Philadelphia 76ers to reach 4-0 as well.

MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2021 will culminate with a Championship Game between the Sacramento Kings and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 6PM PT on ESPN.

Full schedule for the final day of games below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/sQ8b1k2T2M

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Boston has been dominant in Summer League play, winning games by an average of 21 points, but Sacramento has been no slouch either, winning its games by an average of 13 points. Both coaches of the respective Summer League squads have fared well, too, with Celtics assistant coach Joe Mazzulla calling the shots for Boston while former Sixth Man Award winner and current Kings assistant Bobby Jackson does likewise for Sacramento.