The Boston Celtics are gearing up for their fourth consecutive win as they face the Houston Rockets. The game will take place on Saturday at TD Garden in Boston.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston
- Broadcast: NBCSB, WBZ-FM 98.5
- Line: Houston -5.5
- Over/Under: 225.0
Team Records
Houston Rockets
- Season Record: 2-2
- Against the Spread: 3-1
- Over/Under Record: 3-1
- Last 10 Games: 5-5
Boston Celtics
- Season Record: 3-3
- Against the Spread: 2-4
- Over/Under Record: 2-4
- Last 10 Games: 5-5
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Houston Rockets | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Points per Game | 127.8 | 113.3 |
| Points Allowed per Game | 117.5 | 107.3 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 49.4% | 44.4% |
| Opponent Field Goal Percentage | 47.1% | 41.1% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 40.7% | 32.8% |
| Opponent 3-Point Percentage | 38.0% | 33.5% |
Key Players and Notes
The Celtics lead the NBA in 3-point attempts, averaging 47.8 attempts per game. Key players from the Celtics’ perimeter lineup include:
- Sam Hauser – 21 3-pointers
- Jaylen Brown – 19 3-pointers
- Anfernee Simons – 18 3-pointers
- Derrick White – 16 3-pointers
After starting the season with three losses, the Celtics have turned their fortunes around with three straight victories, highlighted by Brown’s 32-point performance in their latest game.
Meanwhile, the Rockets, under new direction with Kevin Durant, are using a larger lineup. This strategy was evident in their last game, which resulted in a decisive win over the Toronto Raptors. In that game, the Rockets outscored the Raptors significantly in the paint and secured a remarkable rebounding advantage.
As both teams prepare for this matchup, the Celtics will look to leverage their three-point shooting strength against the Rockets, who typically depend on different tactics to secure their wins.
