Boston Celtics 93, Houston Rockets 109
NBA · 2026-11-02 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Boston Celtics 109–93 on 2026-11-02 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:57 swung win probability 87% → 61%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 29 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 93 |
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:57 swung win probability 87% → 61%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q2 21-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 6:52 (win probability 95% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.8% eFG vs a 54.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 0:57 | 87% → 61% |
| Houston Rockets | 10–0 | Q4 6:52 | 95% → 100% |