The Houston Rockets faced off against the Boston Celtics at the Toyota Center, aiming to secure a second consecutive victory despite missing key players like Jabari Smith Jr., who suffered a hand injury earlier that day. The Rockets began the game with a physical approach, highlighted by Alperen Şengün's strong start. However, the Celtics quickly countered with sharpshooting from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, putting Houston at a disadvantage.

As the game progressed, Jalen Green kept the Rockets competitive with 10 points in the second quarter, but Boston's three-point shooting led to a nine-point halftime deficit for Houston. In the third quarter, the Celtics effectively neutralized Şengün with a double big lineup featuring Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kornet, which forced tough shots for the Rockets' star. Ultimately, the Celtics triumphed with a final score of 109-86, with Green leading Houston's scoring efforts at 27 points. In light of Smith Jr.'s injury, veteran Jeff Green is expected to see increased playing time as the Rockets prepare for their next matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.