Houston Rockets 128, Boston Celtics 101
NBA · 2025-11-01 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Boston Celtics 128–101 on 2025-11-01 in NBA play, a 27-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 11:32 swung win probability 32% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 37 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 128 |
| Boston Celtics | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 11:32 swung win probability 32% → 8%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q1 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 11:32 (win probability 32% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 45.6% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q2 11:32 | 32% → 8% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q4 8:26 | 0% → 0% |