The Boston Celtics faced the Houston Rockets without Jrue Holiday and Al Horford, who were ruled out due to injury and rest, respectively. The Rockets were also short-handed, missing Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet, and Jeff Green. Despite being short-handed, the Rockets couldn't overcome the Celtics, losing 116-107. The Celtics then continued their road trip to play against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Celtics at Mavericks: Boston’s road trip continues in Dallas https://t.co/BVyaxQixzV
Short-handed #Rockets can’t get by Celtics 116-107 https://t.co/fBJVTzSbfM via @DreamShakeSBN
Celtics at Rockets: After first home loss, Boston opens Texas swing in Houston https://t.co/6pzbwMzRPq
No Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet or Jeff Green for the #Rockets. #Celtics
Jrue Holiday, Al Horford ruled out for Celtics-Rockets game: https://t.co/E2fgrRmJpp
Jrue Holiday, Al Horford ruled out for Celtics-Rockets game https://t.co/iFm3EeB9FV
#NEBHInjuryReport update: Jrue Holiday (right elbow sprain) - OUT Al Horford (rest) - OUT https://t.co/6bnnvcHWMJ
No rest for Rockets as clash with Celtics looms https://t.co/i1DoSUSsQW https://t.co/3uGPv3h5vu