Boston Celtics v Houston Rockets: what the numbers say
Boston Celtics meet Houston Rockets at TD Garden, Tuesday 11:30am (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 28 of the 50 meetings with Boston Celtics since 2002.
The big picture
Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Houston Rockets are 8th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.
Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
Form
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Head to head
These sides have met 50 times on our records since 2002: Boston Celtics 22, Houston Rockets 28.
Last time out (2026-27), Houston Rockets won 109–93 at Toyota Center (Houston).
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 32 points in 2023-24 (145–113).
Players to watch
For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
At TD Garden
Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
