HOUSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 32 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 116-107 on Sunday night. The Celtics improved to 33-10, rebounding from their first home loss of the season Friday night against Denver. Boston is 20-1 at home and 13-9 on the road. Porzingis was 11 of 20 from the field and 6 of 11 from 3-point range. He added five blocks. Derrick White scored 21 points and 12 rebounds, Jayson Tatum scored 18 points on 4-of-17 shooting and Jaylen Brown scored 13. Dillon Brooks led Houston with 25 points, hitting 5 of 15 from 3. Alperen Sengun scored 24 points and Jalen Green. added 16.
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