The Boston Celtics (5-1) travel to Houston to face the Rockets (6-1) on Monday, November 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Boston enters the matchup on a five-game winning streak following a 108-97 road victory over Orlando on Sunday night, though the team has not yet faced a top-seeded opponent this season. The Celtics will play the second night of a back-to-back, where they have posted a 1-0 record under head coach Joe Mazzulla.
Houston defeated Oklahoma City 119-98 on Friday and currently sits second in the Western Conference. The Rockets will be without Steven Adams due to a right soleus strain, while Clint Capela (right ankle sprain) and Reed Sheppard (low back strain) are listed as questionable. The Celtics have not yet released their injury report, though Mitchell Robinson rested in the most recent game.
The game will air on NBC Sports Boston and stream on Fubo. Expected starters for Boston include Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Jordan Walsh, and Mitchell Robinson. Houston will counter with Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet.
