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The Houston Rockets dominated the Boston Celtics 128–101 on November 1 at TD Garden, with Kevin Durant leading the way on 26 points and Alperen Şengün contributing 17 points in a decisive road victory. Houston's offensive efficiency was overwhelming, shooting 54.5 percent from the field and connecting on 19 three-pointers while accumulating 30 assists and 53 rebounds. The Rockets' defense proved equally suffocating, holding Boston to just 38.8 percent shooting and forcing a 130.1 defensive rating that proved insurmountable. Boston's B. Scheierman (17 points) and P. Pritchard (14 points) managed only modest scoring output as the Celtics struggled to gain rhythm, recording just 24 assists and 36 rebounds. Houston's dominance was evident from the opening quarter, when they scored 37 points and never relinquished control, outscoring Boston 31–29 in the fourth to seal the blowout. The Rockets' 27-point margin of victory underscores their superior depth and spacing on offense, while Boston's 10 turnovers and 98.9 offensive rating exposed vulnerabilities in their half-court execution. Houston's statement victory signals early-season form that could reshape playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
