Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Nov. 1 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Houston Rockets continue their Eastern Conference road stretch on Saturday with a matchup against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. It marks the final game of Houston’s two-game inter-conference trip, while the Celtics return home following their visit to Pennsylvania.

Both teams enter this matchup with a winning streak. The Houston Rockets have won their last two games, defeating the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, the Celtics have won three consecutive games, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans during this run.

However, the Rockets have played two games fewer than Boston so far, and face them after a two-day rest period. Meanwhile, the Celtics took on the 76ers in Philadelphia last night in the Emirates Cup and are set to play their third game in four days.

The Celtics will continue to rely on Jaylen Brown as the forward continues to lead the team in Jayson Tatum's absence and has recorded back-to-back 30-point games. On the other hand, Kevin Durant has found his rhythm for Houston and will be expected to lead the charge after his 31-point outing in Toronto.

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In terms of the standings, Boston (3-3) is sixth in the Eastern Conference while the Rockets (2-2) are ninth in the West.

Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics Injury Reports

Houston Rockets Injury Report

The Houston Rockets will be without Dorrian Finney-Smith due to an ankle injury against the Celtics, while Fred VanVleet will continue to feature on the report due to his ACL injury.

Boston Celtics Injury Report

The Boston Celtics will enter this matchup with a healthy roster, with their only absentee being Jayson Tatum, who is out for the season.

Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Houston Rockets starting lineup and depth charts

The Rockets should retain their starting lineup from their 139-121 win over the Toronto Raptors. Josh Okogie and Amen Thompson will likely start as the guards, Kevin Durant should feature as the small forward, while Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun will complete the front court.

Boston Celtics starting lineups and depth charts

The Boston Celtics starting five should feature Derrick White as the point guard and Payton Pritchard as the shooting guard. Jaylen Brown and Josh Minott will be favored on the wings, while Neemias Queta will serve as the lone center.

Edited by Arian Kashyap