Celtics Suffer Heavy Defeat at Home Against Rockets
The Houston Rockets dominated the Boston Celtics with a final score of 128-101 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led Houston with 26 points scored in just three quarters before resting in the fourth.
Key Player Performances
- Kevin Durant: 26 points, efficient shooting, including 8 of 11 from the field and 8 of 9 from the foul line.
- Amen Thompson: Contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.
- Alperen Sengun: Nearly reached a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
- Josh Okogie: Added 12 points for Houston.
- Baylor Scheierman: Led Boston with 17 points.
- Payton Pritchard: Scored 14 points.
- Josh Minott: Posted 10 points and 6 rebounds.
- Jaylen Brown: Provided 12 points but sat out the fourth quarter.
Game Summary
The Rockets, shooting 57 percent in the first half, took control early and led 66-48 at halftime. Their dominance continued with 53 rebounds compared to Boston’s 36. Boston struggled to keep pace with Durant and the refreshed Rockets.
“Kevin Durant was 8 for 9 from the foul line, hitting three straight during a series of technical fouls early in the third quarter as Boston’s frustrations boiled over.”
Jaylen Brown rested the final quarter after scoring a team-high 32 points in Boston's previous narrow win over Philadelphia. This defeat ended the Celtics' three-game winning streak.
Aftermath
Houston improved to 3-2 after starting the season 0-2, while Boston fell out of rhythm against a confident Rockets squad.
Author's Summary
This game highlighted the Rockets' efficient offense and strong rebounding, as Durant’s leadership helped end Boston’s recent winning streak in a commanding victory.
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