Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets
44-20, 21-9 Away
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44-20, 21-9 Away
49-13, 25-6 Home
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49-13, 25-6 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Ed Malloy
Referee:Tony Brown
Referee:Dedric Taylor
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 43 | 23 | .652 | - | L2 |
| New York | 42 | 25 | .627 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Toronto | 36 | 29 | .554 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Philadelphia | 35 | 31 | .530 | 8 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 17 | 49 | .258 | 26 | L2 |
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 48 | 18 | .727 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 40 | 25 | .615 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 42 | .354 | 24.5 | L6 |
| Dallas | 22 | 44 | .333 | 26 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 22 | 45 | .328 | 26.5 | W2 |
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