Sengun Leads Houston to Dominant Victory
Alperen Sengun delivered a commanding performance with 26 points and 10 assists, leading the Houston Rockets to a 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center on Monday. The home team controlled the pace of the game, outscoring the visitors in three of the four quarters to secure their seventh win of the season.
The Rockets built a comfortable lead early, finishing the first quarter tied at 29-29 before pulling ahead in the second. Houston outscored Boston 28-21 in the second period, taking a 57-50 lead into the halftime break. The momentum carried over into the third quarter, where the Rockets extended their advantage to 80-73 by the end of the period.
In the fourth quarter, Houston maintained its grip, outscoring Boston 29-20 to seal the decisive win.
Celtics Struggle Offensively
Boston’s offense struggled to keep pace with Houston’s dynamic frontcourt. Jayson Tatum was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points, adding 9 assists and 6 rebounds. Despite his all-around effort, the Celtics could not overcome their defensive lapses.
Other contributors for Boston included Luka Garza, who hit multiple three-pointers, and Neemias Queta, who provided interior presence. However, the team as a whole failed to generate enough consistent scoring threats to challenge Houston’s lead.
