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Celtics vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Boston Celtics. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Jan 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the defending champion Boston Celtics in their annual trip to Clutch City.

The Rockets are fresh off a win against the Dallas Mavericks, who lost to the Celtics in last year's NBA Finals. Now, they want to keep their winning ways going against the Celtics.

The Celtics are likely exhausted after going down to the wire against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, so the Rockets need to take advantage of their tired legs early in the game.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Celtics vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 3
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Celtics vs. Rockets Injury Report

Boston Celtics

SF Jaylen Brown (QUESTIONABLE - shoulder)

C Kristaps Porzingis (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Houston Rockets

PF Tari Eason (DOUBTFUL - lower leg)

C Jock Landale (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

SG Amen Thompson (OUT - suspension)

Celtics vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics

  • PG Jrue Holiday
  • SG Derrick White
  • SF Jaylen Brown
  • PF Jayson Tatum
  • C Kristaps Porzingis

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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