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Celtics-Rockets recap: White, Tatum stay hot in C's win

Derrick White dropped a team-high 23 points in Boston's 109-86 win.

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Abby Chin catches up with Payton Pritchard in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the Boston Celtics’ 109-86 win over the Houston Rockets.

What to Know

  • Celtics are 2-0 to start their challenging four-game trip out west.
  • Derrick White notched a team-high 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting from 3-point range.
  • Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard pitched in 20 points apiece with four 3-pointers each.
  • Kristaps Porzingis recorded 11 points and five rebounds in his return from a four-game absence.
  • C's will return to action Sunday vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Boston Celtics' challenging four-game trip out west is off to a perfect start as they took down the Houston Rockets on the second night of their back-to-back, 109-86.

Derrick White led the way in Friday's matchup with 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting from 3-point range. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 points and four 3-pointers apiece with Jaylen Brown (shoulder) and Al Horford (rest) out.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of the C's win:

January 3, 2025 10:13 pm

FINAL: Celtics 109, Rockets 86

January 3, 2025 10:03 pm

C's in cruise control

January 3, 2025 9:57 pm

Turning into a rout

January 3, 2025 9:47 pm

End of third quarter

January 3, 2025 9:40 pm

Celtics flexing defensive muscles

January 3, 2025 9:30 pm

D-White doing it all

January 3, 2025 9:08 pm

Halftime

January 3, 2025 8:53 pm

Rockets chipping away

January 3, 2025 8:44 pm

Celtics guards leading the way

January 3, 2025 8:35 pm

End of first quarter

January 3, 2025 8:28 pm

C's catch fire from 3

January 3, 2025 8:21 pm

Sengun giving C's trouble

January 3, 2025 7:36 pm

Starting lineups

January 3, 2025 6:47 pm

Injury updates

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