3rd Quarter Report
The Celtics have taken the lead against the Rockets, currently leading 96-85. If they maintain this level of play, their record will improve to 33-14. On the other hand, the Rockets will remain at 30-15 unless they turn things around quickly.
Matchup Details
Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics
Current Records: Houston 30-14, Boston 32-14
Game Information
- Date: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: NBC Sports Boston
- Streaming: fuboTV (Free trial available, regional restrictions may apply)
- Ticket Cost: $67.00
Game Preview
After a series of away games, the Celtics are back at home to face the Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday at TD Garden. Both teams have strong defensive records, allowing an average of around 108 points per game, making each point hard-earned.
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Mavericks with a comfortable margin of victory, finishing the game with 33 assists. On the other hand, the Rockets secured a close win against the Cavaliers, with Amen Thompson delivering a standout performance with a triple-double.
Boston is currently on a winning streak, while Houston is also coming off a victory. The Celtics are favored to win by 6.5 points in this matchup, which would be their 27th consecutive game as favorites.
Series History
Boston has dominated the recent matchups against Houston, winning 8 out of their last 10 games. Their most recent meeting on January 3rd ended in a decisive victory for the Celtics with a score of 109-86.
Odds
According to the latest NBA odds, Boston is a 6.5-point favorite against Houston. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 222.
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