Rockets (7-1) rout Celtics as Houston remains perfect with Alperen Sengun
The Rockets (7-1) remain unbeaten in games with Alperen Sengun, who posted another monster night as Houston moved to the top of the West standings.
The Houston Rockets, led by two-time All-Star Alperen Sengun, decisively defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday, extending their winning streak to seven games. This marked the first time the Rockets had gone unbeaten in the NBA season. Sengun, who had been sidelined with back issues last week, contributed 26 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in the victory.
His shooting efficiency of 80% from the field and 57% from three-point range significantly contributed to the win, as the Rockets snapped a five-game winning streak for the Celtics (5-2). The Celtics' top players, including Jayson Tatum, struggled, shooting only 31.3% from the field and committing five turnovers. Other key performers for the Rockets included Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 10 rebounds, 80% from three), Amen Thompson (14 points, 3 assists, 55% shooting, 80% free throws), Kevin Durant (12 points, 3 assists, 83% shooting), and Tari Eason (13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 62.5% shooting, 50% from three).
Houston now sits atop the Western Conference standings with a perfect 7-1 record. The Rockets will continue their successful homestand with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Central.
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