Sengun Powers Rockets Past Celtics 109-93 at Toyota Center

Alperen Sengun supplied the scoring and playmaking as the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 109-93 on November 2, 2026, at Toyota Center. Houston earned its second straight victory to move to 7-1, while Boston fell to 5-2. Sengun’s efficient offensive performance headlined a night that also featured a double-double from Jabari Smith Jr.

Sengun finished with 26 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, shooting 12-for-15 from the field and 1-for-2 from beyond the arc. He added two steals and two blocks in 38 minutes, posting a plus-21 rating. Smith paired 14 points with 10 rebounds and knocked down four of his five 3-point attempts, finishing plus-20 in 36 minutes.

Houston also received 14 points, three rebounds and three assists from Amen Thompson, who shot 5-for-9. Tari Eason contributed 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 27 minutes. Eason went 5-for-8 from the floor, including 3-for-6 from deep, and recorded a plus-16 rating.

Jayson Tatum led Boston’s listed scorers with 19 points, six rebounds and nine assists, but shot 5-for-16 overall and 1-for-7 from 3-point range. Neemias Queta provided 16 points and six rebounds on 6-for-7 shooting, making his lone triple. Luka Garza scored 14 points in 18 minutes, connecting on four of seven 3-point attempts, while Baylor Scheierman added 11 points, five rebounds and two assists. Those contributions were not enough to keep Boston from taking the loss.