Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Peyton Pritchard each added 20 points as the Celtics beat the Rockets 86-109.
Boston led by 10 points at the end of the third period and scored 11 at the start of the fourth to extend its lead to 93-72. White, Kristaps Porzingis and Pritchard had some good 3-pointers, helping the champions to their third straight victory.
Boston led by 21 points and Joe Mazzula, with 4.5 minutes left in the game, gave opportunities to all players on the bench.
Porzingis added 11 points with 5 rebounds in his return from the ankle injury that kept him out for four straight games.
Jaylen Green had 27 points for the Rockets, who lost for the third time in their last four games.
NBA results in detail
Pistons-Hornets 98-94
Raptors-Magic 97-106
Rockets-Celtics 86-109
Pelicans-Wizards 132-120
Thunder-Knicks 117-107
Mavericks-Cavaliers 122-134
Nuggets-Spurs 110-113
Kings-Grizzlies Ongoing
Lakers-Hawks In progress
Source: Sport Fm
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