- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Boston Celtics (4-1) are set to face off against the Houston Rockets (6-1) at the Toyota Center this Monday.
In their most recent game, the Celtics claimed victory over the Bulls, finishing with a score of 125-111. Boston achieved an impressive shooting accuracy of 51.2% (42 of 82) and converted 10 out of 32 attempts from three-point range. At the free throw line, the Celtics were successful in 31 of 40 attempts, marking a 77.5% success rate. They secured 41 rebounds overall, with 9 coming from offensive efforts, and tallied 28 assists. Additionally, the Celtics forced 16 turnovers and made 10 steals against their opponents. On the defensive end, Boston allowed the Bulls to shoot 38.0% from the field, allowing 35 out of 92 attempts. Chicago registered 24 assists and had 7 steals, while grabbing a total of 51 rebounds (20 offensive and 31 defensive), along with 2 blocks. The Bulls converted 65.0% of their free throw attempts, hitting 26 out of 40, and were 15 of 50 from beyond the arc. The Celtics committed 27 personal fouls compared to Chicago’s 33.
Payton Pritchard played a critical role in the match, scoring 30 points on 9 of 17 shooting. He logged 35 minutes on the court and pulled down 3 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.9% and 3 assists.
Entering this matchup, Boston boasts a record of 4-1 this season. The Celtics average 15.8 turnovers and 25.4 personal fouls per game. As a team, they collect 43.6 rebounds and have dished out 139 assists this season, ranking 22nd in the league for assists. From beyond the arc, they are shooting at a rate of 37.4% (74 of 198) and hold a free throw percentage of 76.4%. Currently, Boston averages 120.8 points per game, placing them 3rd in NBA scoring, while shooting 47.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Celtics force 18.4 turnovers per game while committing 27.2 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.5% from three-point territory and are ranked 13th in the league for points allowed per game (111.6). Boston’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 42.8% (188 of 439), and they allow 46.4 rebounds per game as a collective unit. They rank 5th in the league for assists allowed, with a total of 124 assists given up this season.
In their last outing, the Rockets triumphed over the Thunder with a score of 119-98. Houston secured 31 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 44 in the game. They turned the ball over 10 times while recording 5 steals. Oklahoma City was whistled for 20 fouls, leading the Rockets to the free throw line 23 times, where they converted 19 for an 82.6% success rate. From three-point range, Houston made 18 of their 41 attempts (43.9%). Overall, the Rockets shot 41 for 90 from the field, achieving a field goal percentage of 45.6%. They allowed the Thunder to hit 37 out of 85 from the field, which constituted a shooting percentage of 43.5%. The Rockets finished the game with a three-point shooting accuracy of 31.3% (10 out of 32) and made 14 of 15 free throw attempts (93.3%). On the glass, Houston allowed Oklahoma City to grab 42 total rebounds (10 offensive).
Jabari Smith Jr. was pivotal in the victory for the Rockets, scoring 30 points in 33 minutes of play. He shot 10 of 18, resulting in a shooting percentage of 55.6%, and also tallied 9 rebounds along with 5 assists.
The Rockets currently have a record of 6-1 this season. Offensively, Houston is shooting 49.2% from the field, placing them 4th in the NBA. They have accumulated a total of 845 points this season (averaging 120.7 points per game) and pull down an average of 45.3 rebounds per game. Their assist rate stands at 28.1 per game (5th in the league), while turning the ball over 15.3 times per game. Additionally, the Rockets commit an average of 19.4 personal fouls per game and have an impressive free throw percentage of 82.4%.
Defensively, Houston permits 30.2% shooting from long range (81 of 268), and opponents succeed in 73.9% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 23.6 assists and 39.1 total rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 1st in the league, respectively. The Rockets are 8th in the NBA for points per game allowed, averaging 108.3. They force 16.0 turnovers per game and let opponents shoot 45.6% from the field (15th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash?
Prediction: Back Boston
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
