Sengun Dismantles Boston With 26, 10 Assists in 16-Point Win

Houston beat Boston 109-93 after both teams scored 29 in the opening quarter. The Rockets seized control with a 28-21 second quarter for a 57-50 halftime lead, then outscored the Celtics in each of the final two periods. Alperen Sengun led the charge with 26 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, two blocks and one turnover, shooting 12-for-15 from the field and 1-for-2 from three. Jabari Smith Jr. added 14 points and 10 rebounds with no assists, steals, blocks or turnovers, going 5-for-10 from the field and 4-for-5 from three. Tari Eason chipped in 13 points, four rebounds and three assists, with two blocks and two turnovers, while shooting 5-for-8 overall and 3-for-6 from three. Jayson Tatum had 19 points, six rebounds and nine assists for Boston but shot 5-for-16, including 1-for-7 from three, and committed five turnovers; Neemias Queta added 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting. After the 29-all first, Boston did not win another quarter as Houston turned its seven-point halftime advantage into a 16-point final margin.