Celtics go big and bold to defuse Rockets offense: ‘Defensively, it was good stuff’
With Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kornet guarding the rim, Houston and coach Ime Udoka had a rough time in Boston's 109-86 win.
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Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets
Sam Hauser, who had 15 points Thursday night filling in for Brown, didn't score Friday night. Rockets: Houston started 38-year-old Jeff Green for the first time this season with news Friday that ...
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Why is Reed Sheppard not playing for Rockets? Deep roster, lack of trust keeping Kentucky star off floor
A lack of consistent minutes could be making it difficult for Sheppard to get in a rhythm. That role is partly due to the Rockets not being in a position to let him play through his mistakes. After finishing last season with the No. 11 record in the West, they have risen up to the No. 2 spot. Every win matters for this team.
Celtics deploy trusty strategy to keep Rockets off-balance in win
Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Luke Kornet defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP