Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets: Nov 2, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, November 2, 2026
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Celtics vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

How to Watch Celtics vs Rockets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, November 2, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassCeltics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Rockets Preview

The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 13th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Celtics vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 4 GPRockets 4 GP
119.8#8
Points per game
120.8#7
111.8#13
Opponent points
111.0#11
46.5%#11
Field goal %
50.6%#3
38.6%#5
Three-point %
39.0%#4
76.0%#15
Free throw %
83.8%#4
44.3#16
Rebounds
45.3#13
27.5#8
Assists
28.8#4
9.0#15
Steals
9.8#9
3.8#26
Blocks
5.3#13
15.5#14
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5

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Celtics vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Rockets start?

The Boston Celtics play the Houston Rockets on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Rockets on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Celtics and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Rockets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness).

How did Celtics vs Rockets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Rockets game?

The Celtics beat the Rockets 114-93 on Feb 4, 2026 on the road.

Where is Celtics vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Celtics vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Celtics and Rockets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Space City Home Network app for Rockets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.