Celtics
RocketsThe Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday, November 2, at Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX.
The Rockets led 57-50 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 28-21.
Top performers
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 26 points on 12-of-15 shooting, with 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Jabari Smith Jr. added 14 points and 10 rebounds. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum had 19 points on 5-of-16 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Neemias Queta added 16 points and 6 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Alperen Sengun (26 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists); Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points and 10 rebounds).
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 26 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 12-15 FG, 38 MIN
- Jayson Tatum (BOS): 19 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST, 5-16 FG, 32 MIN
- Neemias Queta (BOS): 16 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 6-7 FG, 26 MIN
- Luka Garza (BOS): 14 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST, 4-9 FG, 18 MIN
- Amen Thompson (HOU): 14 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 5-9 FG, 25 MIN
- Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): 14 PTS, 10 REB, 0 AST, 5-10 FG, 36 MIN
Context
The Rockets improved to 7-1 with their second straight win, while the Celtics fell to 5-2. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13; the Celtics host the Mavericks on Sunday, Nov 15.
Attendance: 18,055 at Toyota Center (Houston). Officials: Courtney Kirkland, Eric Dalen and Matt Kallio.