The Houston Rockets (31-17) will look to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Boston Celtics (32-18) on Feb. 4, 2026. The Celtics have also won three games in a row.
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Houston RocketsBoston vs. Houston odds
Injury reportsRockets
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Kevin Durant: Probable (Ankle),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Celtics
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Jaylen Brown: Day-To-Day (Hamstring),
Sam Hauser: Out (Thumb),
Chris Boucher: Out (Personal)
Stats to know
The Rockets average 7.1 more points per contest (116) than the Celtics surrender (108.9).
The Celtics score six more points per game (116) than the Rockets surrender (110).
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