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The Houston Rockets ran their winning streak to three games with another dominating performance in their win over the Boston Celtics. The Rockets continue to prove they don't need a star level player at point guard to succeed.
After the sky was falling on the 0-2 Houston Rockets, they have rattled off three straight wins (mostly in blowout fashion though Toronto hung around) and sport the league’s best point differential. They welcome a Dallas Mavericks team to Toyota Center tonight.
The Mavericks’ injury report shows Anthony Davis is out of the rotation for the upcoming game against the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting the fourth, Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night.
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No game-winner needed this time, but Amen Thompson shines as Houston Rockets beat Boston Celtics
Rockets guard Amen Thompson had a strong game at both ends Saturday as Houston throttled Boston for its third straight victory.
Alperen Sengun has been on a tear through the Rockets' first three games, averaging 25.7 points and eight rebounds. He's also been the catalyst for a big chunk of the playmaking while the team continues to find its footing without starting point guard Fred VanVleet.