Houston Rockets 109-93 Boston Celtics: Sengun leads way
Alperen Sengun posted 26 points and 10 assists as the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 109-93 at the Toyota Center to sit top at 7-1.
Rockets pull clear of the Celtics
The Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 109-93 at the Toyota Center in the NBA. The hosts won three of the four quarters after a level opening period to secure a comfortable victory.
Alperen Sengun was the driving force, finishing with 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Boston could not find an answer once Houston edged ahead in the second quarter.
How the game unfolded
The first quarter finished 29-29, with neither side able to establish control. Houston then took the second quarter 28-21 to open up a lead going into the break.
The Rockets kept their noses in front after half-time, edging the third quarter 25-23. They closed the game out by winning the fourth quarter 27-20.
The numbers
Sengun led all scorers with 26 points and also topped the assist count with 10. Jabari Smith Jr. did the work on the boards for Houston, pulling down 10 rebounds.
For Boston, Jayson Tatum carried much of the load with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. It was not enough to keep the Celtics in touch over the final three quarters.
What it means
The win takes the Houston Rockets to a 7-1 record, putting them 1st of the 30 teams after eight games. They have scored 954 points and conceded 851 so far this season.
The Boston Celtics drop to 5-2 and sit 8th after seven games. They have scored 805 points and allowed 764.
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