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NBA: Boston 99, Sacramento 89

BOSTON, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Jared Sullinger had a big game with a personal-best 31 points and 16 rebounds Friday and Boston recorded a third straight win, 99-89 over Sacramento.

Gerald Wallace provided eight points, 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Celtics, who won despite the injury absences of Rajon Rondo (knee) and Avery Bradley (ankle).

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Jerryd Bayless chipped in 19 points and Jeff Green added 17.

The Kings had their two-game winning streak snapped despite 31 points and 16 rebounds from DeMarcus Cousins.

Isaiah Thomas netted 24 points.

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