The NBA 2025–26 season brings a high-profile inter-conference clash tonight as the Houston Rockets host the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center, Houston. Both teams come into this game on three-game winning streaks, but Boston are dealing with heavy injuries and back-to-back fatigue, giving Houston a clear edge on paper.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (6:30 AM IST, February 5), with live coverage on NBC Sports Boston and Space City Home Network (SCHN).
Rockets vs Celtics Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, February 4, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM ET / 6:30 AM IST (Feb 5) |
| Venue | Toyota Center, Houston |
| TV (USA) | NBCS-BOS, SCHN |
| Live Stream | NBA League Pass |
Current Standings
| Team | Record | Conference Position |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 31–17 | 4th (West) |
| Boston Celtics | 32–18 | Top-3 (East) |
Houston are one of the strongest home teams in the West, while Boston remain elite in the East but arrive in Houston under difficult circumstances.
Rockets vs Celtics Head-to-Head (H2H)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Rockets 128–101 Celtics |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Celtics 112–114 Rockets |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Rockets 109–86 Celtics |
- Rockets have won 2 of the last 3 meetings
- Houston have dominated recent home matchups against Boston
Last 5 Games Form
Houston Rockets
- Feb 2: Win vs Pacers (118–114)
- Jan 31: Win vs Mavericks (111–107)
- Jan 29: Win vs Hawks (104–86)
- Jan 28: Loss vs Spurs (99–111)
Form: 3 wins in a row, strong defense and paint scoring
Boston Celtics
- Feb 3: Win vs Mavericks (110–100)
- Feb 1: Win vs Bucks (107–79)
- Jan 30: Win in previous outing
Form: 3 straight wins, but playing back-to-back with a short rotation
Key Player Stats
Houston Rockets
- Alperen Sengun: 20+ PPG, 10+ RPG, 6+ APG (39 points vs Pacers last game)
- Kevin Durant: ~26 PPG, primary scorer (expected to play)
- Team strength: Rebounding, interior scoring, balanced offense
Boston Celtics
- Jaylen Brown: ~25 PPG (questionable, coming off 33-point game)
- Payton Pritchard: Breakout stretch, 20+ PPG in recent games
- Team concern: Lack of depth due to injuries
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Rockets vs Celtics Injury Report (Latest)
Houston Rockets
- Kevin Durant – Probable (ankle)
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Out
- Fred VanVleet – Out (season)
- Steven Adams – Out (season)
Houston still retain their core rotation despite absences.
Boston Celtics
- Jayson Tatum – Out
- Jaylen Brown – Doubtful
- Sam Hauser – Out
- Chris Boucher – Out
- Anfernee Simons – Out
Boston are severely shorthanded and playing their second game in two nights.
Betting Odds & Lines
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Rockets -4.5 to -7 |
| Moneyline | Rockets -200 to -250 |
| Over/Under | 210.5 – 214.5 |
Most markets strongly favor Houston due to home form and Boston’s injury list.
Rockets vs Celtics Match Prediction
Projected Score:
Rockets 116 – 112 Celtics
Best Picks
- Rockets -4.5 (spread)
- Over 210.5 total points
- Alperen Sengun over rebounds
- Payton Pritchard over points (if starting role continues)
Houston enter this game with momentum, home-court confidence, and a healthy core led by Sengun and Durant. Their recent dominance against Boston adds further belief.
Boston’s effort level remains high, but missing multiple starters and playing on a back-to-back severely limits their ceiling. Unless Pritchard delivers another elite scoring night, it will be difficult for the Celtics to keep pace for four quarters.
With playoff seeding at stake, the Rockets are well positioned to extend their winning streak and protect their home floor.
