The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets have announced their first fives for Saturday night's encounter between the two proud squads, both of whom have righted the ship after rocky starts to their respective 2025-26 NBA seasons.

The Boston Celtics have rebounded from an 0-3 start to the regular season to win three consecutive games. Coming into their Saturday matchup against the Houston Rockets, the Celtics got several injury updates for a couple of key players including Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, as per the NBA’s official injury report.

Houston outscored the Celtics in all four quarters, owned a 53-36 edge in rebounds and attempted 35 foul shots to Boston’s seven. The Rockets also shot 65.5% from 3-point range and blocked 11 shots, both the best marks by a Celtics opponent this season.

The Boston Celtics (3-3) will attempt to extend a three-game winning run when hosting the Houston Rockets (2-2) on November 1, 2025 at TD Garden. Houston is a 5.5-point favorite against Boston when the Rockets hit the court against the Celtics on Saturday.

Kevin Durant anotó 26 puntos en tres cuartos antes de descansar el cuarto, Amen Thompson añadió 17 puntos y nueve rebotes, y los Rockets de Houston vencieron el sábado por la noche 128-101 a los Celtics de Boston.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets picked up a blowout win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, and they’re now favored at home on Monday in an in-state

Kevin Durant led the way for the Rockets in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 31 points, five rebounds and three blocks while Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. While both teams are seeking a key victory in Saturday’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

The Boston Celtics are right back at it on Saturday, Nov. 1, playing the second half of a back-to-back against the Houston Rockets.