The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics, 111-109. Jalen Green recorded 28 points and 7 rebounds for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 24 points (9-11 FG, 5-6 3pt FG) and 11 rebounds in the victory. Jaylen Brown (season-high 43 points) and Jayson Tatum (22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) combined for 65 points for the Celtics. The Rockets improve to 16-52 on the season, while the Celtics fall to 47-22.

Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Auburn University, is the first Rockets rookie to record 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three or more consecutive games since:
Hakeem Olajuwon (5 Games): 03/01/1985 – 03/08/1985