Houston turns a tied first quarter into a 33-29 lead with a fast start to the second.
The Rockets lead 33-29 early in the second quarter after both teams scored 29 in the first and Houston opened the second with four straight points. Houston’s 6-1 record and No. 2 power-index ranking meet a Celtics team at 5-1 and No. 3. Alperen Sengun has 8 points on 4-for-5 shooting and a game-best plus-12, while Kevin Durant is 3-for-3 with 6 points. Jayson Tatum leads Boston with 8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists as the game remains in its early stages.
Key Performers
Alperen Sengun (Houston): 8 points, 4-for-5 FG, +12 Kevin Durant (Houston): 6 points, 3-for-3 FG Jayson Tatum (Boston): 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists