HOUSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 32 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 116-107 on Sunday night.
The Celtics improved to 33-10, bouncing back from their first setback of the season at home on Friday night against Denver. Boston is 20-1 at home, and 13-9 on the road.
Porzingis made 11 of 20 field goals and six of 11 from 3-point range. Additionally, he had five blocks. Derrick White had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Jayson Tatum scored 18 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 13.
Dillon Brooks led Houston with 25 points, making five of 15 three-pointers. Alperen Sengun had 24 points and Jalen Green added 16. Rookie Amen Thompson added 15 points for the Rockets, in addition to a career-high 13 rebounds.
Less than 24 hours after beating Utah 127-126 in overtime, Houston played without Fred VanVleet (lower back), Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle), Jeff Green (calf), Reggie Bullock (lower back) and Tari Eason ( leg).
Boston was without Al Horfod (rest) and Jrue Holiday (right elbow strain). Holiday’s brother, Aaron, finished with 12 points and five assists off the bench for Houston.
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2024-01-22 03:15:52
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