The Sacramento Kings secured a convincing 100-67 win against the Boston Celtics in the final at the Thomas & Mack Center. By doing so, they became the first team in NBA history to win the Summer League more than once, capping off a flawless, undefeated campaign in Las Vegas thanks to a powerhouse performance in the second half.
The Sacramento Kings had a comfortable 100-67 win over the Boston Celtics in the championship game at Thomas & Mack Center. Sacramento Kings became the first team in NBA history to win multiple Summer League titles. The Kings finished undefeated in Las Vegas after a power-packed second-half performance.
During the final 20 minutes of play, the Kings completely outclassed the Celtics with a 56-31 scoring run, securing their first title since 2014. This result also extends the Kings' recent streak of success against Boston, marking five wins in their last six matchups.
Louis King was the driving force for Sacramento, netting 21 points to lead his team to victory. He was well-supported by American teammates Jahmi’us Ramsey, who scored 16, and Matt Coleman, who added 14. For the Celtics, Carsen Edwards was the top scorer with 15 points, while Aaron Nesmith chipped in 12 points and grabbed six rebounds.
Making his debut in the 2021 Summer League, 20-year-old Princepal Singh from India played a brief but meaningful role, appearing in the final four minutes. He managed to score two points and record a rebound while maintaining solid defensive positioning. The 6'9\" forward made history as the first Indian player to ever win an NBA trophy.
Louis King proved to be the game's MVP, tallying 21 points, five steals, and three rebounds while shooting 8 for 18 from the field. Although the Celtics jumped out to an early 15-4 lead, the Kings fought back to lead by four by the end of the first quarter. King was instrumental in this comeback, scoring 10 of his points in the opening period to keep Sacramento competitive.
Davion Mitchell was the anchor of the Kings' aggressive defense throughout the tournament. In the final, he applied intense pressure on the Celtics, specifically neutralizing Payton Pritchard—who usually averages 20.3 points—holding him to just six. Beyond his defensive masterclass, Mitchell contributed nine points and seven assists to the offense.
Despite entering the final undefeated, the Celtics were stifled by the Kings in the second half, managing only 31 points. Sacramento's defense was relentless, forcing 28 turnovers and recording 18 steals, with Louis King and Emanuel Terry each snagging five. Terry provided a massive interior presence, finishing the game with 15 rebounds and nine points.