How to Watch the Celtics vs. Rockets Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 3

Published 3:55 am Friday, January 3, 2025

The Boston Celtics (25-9) face the Houston Rockets (22-11) on January 3, 2025.

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Celtics vs. Rockets Game Info

  • When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
  • TV Channel: SCHN, NBCS-BOS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Celtics Stats Insights

  • The Celtics make 46.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.2 percentage points higher than the Rockets have allowed to their opponents (43.9%).
  • Boston is 17-4 when it shoots better than 43.9% from the field.
  • The Celtics are the seventh-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Rockets sit at first.
  • The Celtics record 119.6 points per game, 13.2 more points than the 106.4 the Rockets give up.
  • When Boston puts up more than 106.4 points, it is 25-8.

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Rockets Stats Insights

  • The Rockets are shooting 44.3% from the field, 1.2% lower than the 45.5% the Celtics’ opponents have shot this season.
  • Houston has put together an 11-1 straight-up record in games it shoots above 45.5% from the field.
  • The Rockets are the top rebounding team in the league, the Celtics sit at 11th.
  • The Rockets’ 112.9 points per game are just 3.8 more points than the 109.1 the Celtics give up to opponents.
  • Houston has put together a 16-3 record in games it scores more than 109.1 points.

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Celtics Home & Away Comparison

  • The Celtics are averaging 119.1 points per game this season in home games, which is 1.2 fewer points than they’re averaging in away games (120.3).
  • Boston is ceding 108.9 points per game this season in home games, which is 0.4 fewer points than it is allowing on the road (109.3).
  • In terms of three-point shooting, the Celtics have played better when playing at home this season, making 19.7 three-pointers per game with a 37.6% three-point percentage, compared to 17.3 threes per game and a 35.9% three-point percentage when playing on the road.

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Rockets Home & Away Comparison

  • The Rockets put up 114.2 points per game at home, 2.8 more than away (111.4). Defensively they concede 104.8 per game, 3.3 fewer points than away (108.1).
  • At home, Houston gives up 104.8 points per game. Away, it gives up 108.1.
  • This year the Rockets are picking up more assists at home (23.1 per game) than away (21.3).

Celtics Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Ankle
Jaylen Brown Questionable Shoulder

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Rockets Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Jae’Sean Tate Questionable Illness
Tari Eason Questionable Rest
Jock Landale Questionable Knee
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