HOUSTON -- Led by two-time All-Star Alperen Sengun, the Rockets improved to an NBA-best 7-1 thanks to Monday’s 109-93 victory (box score) over visiting Boston.
The Rockets snapped what was previously a five-game winning streak for the Celtics (5-2). When combined with a Memphis loss, Houston moved to the top of the 2026-27 Western Conference standings.
Sengun, who has been brilliant early this season, led the way versus Boston with 26 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks while shooting 12-of-15 from the field (80.0%).
After missing two games last week with back soreness, including Houston’s only loss of the season in Dallas, the Turkish big man has led his team to back-to-back victories since his weekend return.
Alperen Sengun
this season: 23.3 PPG 8.7 RPG 7.8 APG 57% FG 54% 3PT Rockets are 6-0 when he plays. pic.twitter.com/5tEAuRW8p9
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) November 3, 2026
Meanwhile, versatile defenders such as Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., and Marcus Smart helped limit Celtics star Jayson Tatum (19 points, 9 assists) to just 5-of-16 shooting (31.3%) while committing five turnovers.
Other statistics of note included:
- Jabari Smith Jr.: 14 points, 10 rebounds; 4-of-5 on 3-pointers (80.0%)
- Amen Thompson: 14 points, 3 assists; 5-of-9 shooting (55.6%), 4-of-5 on free throws (80.0%)
- Kevin Durant: 12 points, 3 assists, 2 steals; 5-of-6 shooting (83.3%)
- Tari Eason: 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 5-of-8 shooting (62.5%), 3-of-6 on 3-pointers (50.0%)
For the Rockets, Monday’s game was the midpoint of a three-game homestand at Toyota Center, which concludes with Wednesday’s visit from the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3).
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. Central, and the game will be streamed and televised regionally via Space City Home Network (SCHN) and to national and international audiences via NBA League Pass.
FINAL: Rockets 109, Celtics 93. Houston now alone at the top of the West at 7-1.
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) November 3, 2026
1) Celtics single-covered Sengun and he made them pay, finishing with 26 points, 10 assists, 7 boards on a very efficient 12-15 shooting. He also had a couple of key blocks and was the Rockets best…
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