Celtics doomed by defensive mistakes in late loss to Rockets
Celtics’ loss to Rockets latest reminder Boston’s late-game execution is cause for concern
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Eddie House breaks down Celtics' late defensive miscues vs. Rockets
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Impresses as starter
This was a terrific showing for Kornet as he picked up the start with Derrick White (leg) unavailable. Al Horford (toe) was expected to play, but was ultimately a late scratch that went unreported by Boston. Kornet has fared well as a fill-in starter this season, averaging 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.3 blocks in six games.
Joe Mazzulla explains unexpected Al Horford absence in Rockets loss
Joe Mazzulla took the blame for the late-game miscues, saying he put his players in poor position but it was evident that Horford’s absence proved costly in that spot since Kornet has not played in crunch time for much of the season.
‘I have to be better:’ Joe Mazzulla takes the blame for last-minute mistakes in painful loss to Rockets
When Boston needed a stop, the calls the Celtics coach made proved disastrous, and afterward took responsibility for the loss: "I didn't help them close it at the end."
Celtics make surprise last-minute lineup change against Rockets
Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Luke Kornet defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP
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Rockets blast Celtics at buzzer, Boston falls 114-112 to Houston at home
The Boston Celtics lost in the final moments of the game as a Amen Thompson buzzer-beater lifted the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory
Houston Rockets top Boston Celtics behind Amen Thompson's go-ahead bucket and Dillon Brooks' 10 3s
The Houston Rockets (30-14) play the final game of a two-game season series against the Boston Celtics (32-14) on Monday at TD Garden. The Celtics handed the Rockets their biggest loss of the season in a 109-86 blowout at Toyota Center on Jan.
Celtics blow ninth fourth-quarter lead of season in collapse to Rockets
The Boston Celtics have now blown a fourth-quarter lead nine times this season. Nine times in 47 games. They blew nine games in the fourth quarter all of last season. Monday night was the seventh time this season the Celtics have lost a game they led by 10 points.
Joe Mazzulla blames himself for Celtics loss after Rockets win at buzzer
Those last two plays are on me. Those are my fault.” Joe Mazzulla pointed the finger at himself after the Celtics dropped a 114-112 thriller to the Rockets on Monday night.
In a career night, Dillon Brooks leads Rockets over Celtics in thriller: 8 takeaways
The Celtics fell apart defensively on the final two possessions as Dillon Brooks and the Rockets claimed a 114-112 victory.
How Celtics explained surprise lineup change in last-second loss to Rockets
The Celtics expected to be down two rotation players in their matchup with the Rockets. Minutes before tipoff, they learned they’d actually be missing three.
Jayson Tatum, Celtics show signs of returning to form as offense sidesteps traps
Ime Udoka's Rockets were effective in limiting Tatum in the Celtics' loss Monday, but Joe Mazzulla's team adjusted and thrived in beating the Bulls.