Rockets Put Home Streak on the Line Against Celtics
Houston hosts Boston on November 2, looking for a fourth straight home win. The Rockets are 6-1, while the Celtics are 5-1 and have won five straight.
The Houston Rockets will try to extend their home winning streak to four games when they host the Boston Celtics on November 2. Tip-off at Toyota Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Houston is 6-1 overall and 3-0 at home; Boston is 5-1, including a 1-1 road record.
Boston arrives after beating Orlando 108-97 on the road on November 1. The Celtics made only 12 of 44 attempts from three-point range but held on for the win with defense. Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and had seven assists, while Paul George contributed 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
Houston’s most recent result was a 119-98 victory over Oklahoma City on October 31. Marcus Smart, who joined the Rockets to help cover for Fred VanVleet during back-to-back games, opened in the lineup for the first time this season and put up 24 points. Coach Ime Udoka said Smart can step into the starting lineup when needed.
The teams have each averaged more than 118 points per game this season. Houston has the higher field-goal and three-point percentages, while Boston has allowed fewer points per game. The Rockets are five-point favorites, with the over-under set at 218.5.
This is the first of two scheduled meetings between the teams. Houston’s recent home form and Boston’s demanding schedule provide the backdrop for the matchup.