The Boston Celtics secured a convincing 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets, led by Derrick White's 23 points, alongside Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard, who both contributed 20 points. The Celtics maintained a solid lead throughout the game, extending their advantage with a strong start to the fourth quarter, scoring the first 11 points and pushing the score to 93-72. This win marks Boston's third consecutive victory.

In addition to White's impressive performance, Kristaps Porzingis made a notable return from injury, scoring 11 points and grabbing five rebounds. Despite being without Jaylen Brown, who missed his second game due to a shoulder strain, Boston managed to control the game effectively. On the other hand, Jalen Green led the Rockets with 27 points, but the team suffered their third loss in four games.