Kevin Durant sent a clear message to the NBA after the Houston Rockets torched the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night.
Going into the matchup, Houston held a 2-2 record. They started the season with two losses but bounced back with convincing victories over Brooklyn and Toronto. The Rockets maintained their momentum despite playing on the road, taking control early and never looking back.
Houston dominated from the first quarter, outscoring Boston 37-24. This strong start set the tone for the rest of the game, allowing the Rockets to steadily increase their lead while keeping the Celtics’ offense in check.
In 30 minutes of action, Kevin Durant delivered an outstanding performance. He finished with 26 points, four rebounds, two steals, one assist, and a block. Durant shot an efficient 8-of-11 from the field, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, and an impressive 8-of-9 from the free-throw line.
After the game, Durant reflected on the win during a postgame interview. Praising the team’s depth, he made a strong statement about their potential. “When we’re clicking on all cylinders like that, we’re tough to stop,” Durant said.
### Rockets’ Team Effort Shines Through
The Rockets improved their record to 3-2 with this dominant win over the Celtics. Houston excelled in key areas such as shooting accuracy, three-pointers, and rebounding—making 54.5% of their total shots, securing 53 rebounds, and knocking down 19 triples.
In contrast, Boston struggled with just 38.8% shooting overall, 36 rebounds, and 14 three-pointers.
Seven Houston players scored in double digits. Alongside Durant’s strong showing:
– Alperen Sengun posted 16 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and a steal. He shot 5-of-13 overall, including 1-of-3 from deep, and 5-of-7 from the free-throw line.
– Amen Thompson contributed 17 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.
– Jabari Smith Jr., Josh Okogie, Tari Eason, and Reed Sheppard each added 12 points.
### What’s Next for the Rockets?
Looking ahead, the Rockets will return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on November 3 at 8 p.m. ET. With their current momentum, Houston looks poised to continue climbing and making a statement this season.
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