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Sengun’s 20 Powers Rockets to Nine-Point Edge After Three
November 3, 2026 · 3:33 AM
Houston turned a tied first quarter into an 82-73 lead over Boston through three.
The No. 2 Rockets (6-1) and No. 5 Celtics (5-1) were tied 29-29 after the first, but Houston has outscored Boston 53-44 since to carry an 82-73 lead into the fourth. Alperen Sengun leads the charge with 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting, plus seven rebounds and six assists. Tari Eason has added 13 points, going 3-for-5 from three, while Kevin Durant has 12 on 5-of-6 shooting. Jayson Tatum has 17 points and six assists for Boston, and Neemias Queta has chipped in 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
Key Performers
Alperen Sengun (Houston): 20 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST; 9-for-11 FG Tari Eason (Houston): 13 PTS; 3-for-5 3PT Jayson Tatum (Boston): 17 PTS, 6 AST