Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets: 2026–27 preseason team stats
Across 10 team categories, the Boston Celtics lead in 6 and the Houston Rockets in 4.
The Boston Celtics lead in PPG (126.8 vs 122.0), APG (31.5 vs 29.7), RPG (55.5 vs 47.3), SPG (12.8 vs 11.3), 3PM (16.8 vs 16.3) and FT% (71.9 vs 69.6).
The Houston Rockets lead in BPG (5.3 vs 4.5), FG% (46.8 vs 45.3), 3P% (36.0 vs 35.6) and eFG% (55.5 vs 53.8).
By effective field-goal percentage the Houston Rockets shoot 55.5% against 53.8% for the Boston Celtics, on 93.3 and 98.8 field-goal attempts a game.
Expected starting fives: Boston Celtics: Jordan Walsh, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson; Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun.
| Stat | Boston Celtics | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| PPG | 126.8 | 122.0 |
| APG | 31.5 | 29.7 |
| RPG | 55.5 | 47.3 |
| SPG | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| BPG | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 46.8 |
| 3P% | 35.6 | 36.0 |
| 3PM | 16.8 | 16.3 |
| FT% | 71.9 | 69.6 |
| eFG% | 53.8 | 55.5 |