Houston Rockets @ Boston Celtics: Jan 11, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, January 11, 2027
Boston CelticsCeltics
1-1 · Home

Rockets vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Monday, January 11, 2027 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

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

Date & time
Monday, January 11, 20277:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

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
Fred VanVleetRocketsGOutRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 19, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Celtics Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 8th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Paul George (26.5 points per game).

Rockets vs Celtics Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPCeltics 2 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
110.0#22
111.3#11
Opponent points
112.0#12
49.8%#4
Field goal %
45.7%#16
41.7%#3
Three-point %
39.5%#6
84.8%#4
Free throw %
75.7%#17
43.0#18
Rebounds
38.0#29
28.0#6
Assists
26.5#10
9.3#14
Steals
8.5#19
4.0#21
Blocks
4.5#18
14.7#10
Turnovers
12.0#2

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0

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This Rockets vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Thunder Jan 13; Celtics host the Knicks Jan 13.

Rockets vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Celtics start?

The Houston Rockets play the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 11, 2027 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Celtics on?

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

What are the Rockets and Celtics records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Celtics?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, out, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness).

How did Rockets vs Celtics go last season?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Celtics game?

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

Where is Rockets vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Rockets vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Rockets and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.