The Rockets defeated the Celtics, 111-109. Jalen Green recorded 28 points and seven rebounds for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 24 points (9-11 FG, 5-6 3pt FG) and 12 rebounds in the victory. Jaylen Brown (season-high 43 points) and Jayson Tatum (22 points, eight rebounds, six assists) combined for 65 points for the Celtics in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 16-52 on the season, while the Celtics fall to 47-22.