Rockets Dominate Celtics at Home
Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting in the fourth, while Amen Thompson contributed 17 points and nine rebounds, leading the Houston Rockets to a 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
Key Performances
- Alperen Sengun recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists for Houston.
- Josh Okogie added 12 points as the Rockets secured their third consecutive win after starting the season 0-2.
- For Boston, Bayer Scheierman led with 17 points.
- Payton Pritchard scored 14 points, Josh Minott had 10 points and six rebounds, and Jaylen Brown contributed 12 points, sitting out the fourth quarter after a 32-point performance the night before.
Game Summary
The Celtics struggled to find rhythm and couldn't match Durant's impact or the Rockets’ efficiency, who shot 57% in the first half and led 66-48 at halftime. Houston also dominated the boards with a 53-36 rebounding advantage.
Durant was 8 of 11 from the floor and 8 for 9 at the foul line, including three consecutive free throws during a series of technical fouls early in the third quarter as Boston's frustrations surfaced.
The loss ended Boston’s three-game winning streak and highlighted Houston's strong recovery after a slow start to the season.
Summary: The Rockets dominated the game with efficient shooting and rebounding, overpowering the Celtics and snapping Boston’s win streak while showcasing standout performances from Durant and Thompson.
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