Harden, Gordon Lead Rockets Past Celtics 115-104

The Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon with a final score of 115-104

James Harden and Eric Gordon led the Rockets in scoring with 42 and 32 points each. Chris Paul had a double-double, with 15 points and 12 assists.

🚀 @JHarden13 propels the @HoustonRockets to their 5th consecutive victory with 42 PTS (6 3PM)! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/msF8e0JEN6

— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2019

The Celtics had five players score in double figures, with Kyrie Irving leading the way with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Houston got off to a great start, out-scoring Boston 65-43 at halftime. The Celtics were booed off their home court by fans at the TD Garden.

Celtics booed off court at halftime. Down 22.#Celtics #Rockets pic.twitter.com/wuSuRSKjjs

— Dakota Randall (@DakRandallNESN) March 3, 2019

The Celtics mounted a comeback, outscoring the Rockets 26-15 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough.

The game represented two talented teams who are trending in different directions. The win gives Houston their fifth straight win, while Boston has lost seven of their last 10 games.

While the Rockets are good team, this was a very winnable game for the Celtics. A national TV win could have given the team a needed spark, coming off a win against the Wizards on Friday. They face Golden State next.

The Rockets continue to look like a team ready to go deep in the Western Conference playoffs. Chris Paul has been productive since coming back, and James Harden‘s back-to-back MVP campaign is very real.

Sunday’s game was telling for both teams going forward. The Rockets will look to build off the win, while the Celtics’ recent skid has them in the midst of a crisis.

Featured image courtesy of AP.

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