The Celtics fall to 3-4 after a brutal 128-101 loss to the Houston Rockets. From the opening tip, the Rockets were the better, more energized team.
In the first quarter, the Rockets established themselves immediately, winning the quarter 37-24, and clearly proving to be the more talented team. The Celtics defense had no answers for the Rockets fast pace and ball movement, as they recorded 11 first-quarter assists.
Jaylen Brown got off to his usual fast start, going 4/8 for 8 points. Outside of Brown, the offense struggled, going just 6/16.
In the second quarter, the defense was slightly better, allowing just 29 points and forcing 6 turnovers.