Durant Dominates as Rockets Blow Past Sluggish Celtics in Boston
It was a tough night for Boston fans at TD Garden as the Houston Rockets rolled into town and completely took over the floor, handing the Celtics a humbling 128–101 defeat. The matchup, which was expected to be competitive, turned into one of Boston’s most lopsided losses of the season, with Kevin Durant once again proving why he remains one of the game’s most dangerous scorers.
The Rockets came in with momentum, having won back-to-back games, and they carried that confidence into this one. From the opening tip, Houston’s offense looked electric — crisp passing, relentless pace, and near-perfect shot selection. Durant led the charge, dropping 26 points on a blistering 8-for-11 shooting performance. His efficiency was a nightmare for the Celtics’ defense, which seemed a step behind all evening.
Boston, meanwhile, just didn’t look like themselves. They were playing on the second night of a back-to-back and had already logged five games in the past week. Fatigue was evident. Shots weren’t falling, defensive rotations were slow, and transition coverage was almost nonexistent. Analyst Brian Scalabrine summed it up best: the Celtics looked “stuck in mud.”
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Payton Pritchard tried to provide some spark off the bench, leading Boston with 14 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough to match Houston’s offensive firepower. Jaylen Brown, who’s been averaging over 26 points per game this season, struggled to find rhythm, and the team’s usually reliable three-point shooting completely deserted them.
Houston, on the other hand, looked sharp and well-rested. Alperen Sengun continued to be a force inside, dishing out assists and dominating the paint, while Jabari Smith Jr. stretched the floor with his smooth outside shooting. The Rockets’ team chemistry was on full display — the ball movement was effortless, the spacing was perfect, and every player seemed in sync. They shot an incredible 55% from the field and out-rebounded Boston with ease.
By halftime, the Rockets had already built a commanding lead, and the Celtics never truly threatened to close the gap. It wasn’t just a matter of missed shots; Houston simply played better basketball in every aspect — from energy to execution.
With this win, the Rockets solidified themselves as one of the most explosive offensive teams early in the season, while Boston will need to regroup quickly. The Celtics dropped to 3–4, snapping their three-game winning streak, and will have to shake off this performance before hosting the Utah Jazz next.
In the end, this game was a clear reminder: when Kevin Durant is locked in, and his teammates are firing on all cylinders, few teams in the league can keep up.
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