The Houston Rockets have won their opening three matches for the third consecutive season after beating the Boston Celtics 104-90 in their NBA home opener at the Toyota Center.
The Rockets dominated the game from the beginning to the end Saturday night, reports Xinhua.
They started the first quarter aggressively, once leading by as much as 19 points and that advantage remained till halftime 57-38.
Boston tried to close the deficit in the second half but only managed to narrow it to no less than 11.
James Harden led the Rockets with 26 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Terrence Jones chipped in 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Dwight Howard added 14 points and eight rebounds.
Jeff Green had 17 points, and Jared Sullinger added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics.
The Rockets will play the 76ers Monday night in Philadelphia.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app