Tatum leads Boston against Houston after 41-point game

Updated Dec. 27, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Houston Rockets (10-23, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (24-10, first in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -14.5; over/under is 231

BOTTOM LINE: Boston takes on the Houston Rockets after Jayson Tatum scored 41 points in the Boston Celtics' 139-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Celtics are 13-5 in home games. Boston is 1-2 in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Rockets are 4-13 on the road. Houston is 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tatum is averaging 30.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.1 points over the last 10 games for Boston.

Jalen Green is averaging 21.4 points and 3.6 assists for the Rockets. Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.4 points over the last 10 games for Houston.

LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 5-5, averaging 113.6 points, 47.0 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.8 points per game.

Rockets: 4-6, averaging 110.6 points, 49.1 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.8 points.

INJURIES: Celtics: Danilo Gallinari: out for season (knee).

Rockets: Jae'Sean Tate: out (ankle).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.