The Boston Celtics are set for an exciting game against the Houston Rockets, with star forward Jayson Tatum confirmed to play. Tatum, averaging 27.1 points and 9 rebounds this season, is crucial for Boston,

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After two straight victories against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets are prepared for a Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics. The teams

By no surprise, Tatum shoots better at home, draining 36.4% of his attempts compared to 34% on the road. That’s on an average of 3.6 makes as well. The Duke product just had a 4-for-12 performance in his last game and he’s hit the Over in treys in three of his last six.

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Luke Kornet defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP

Yes, you can. To listen to Monday's Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

The Rockets ruled out wing Cam Whitmore (illness) and have been without starting forward Jabari Smith Jr. since Smith fractured his hand earlier this month. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, who both missed the first Celtics-Rockets game on Jan. 3, both were available for Houston.

As the Boston Celtics prepare for a pivotal matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday, both teams are looking to maintain their strong positions in the stan

The Celtics will need to play well at home to prevent another deflating loss to a team they should beat on paper.

The Rockets sit second in the Western Conference and just beat the Cavaliers twice in four days, knocking them from the top spot in the NBA.

Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets (30-14) face the Boston Celtics (32-14) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM ET.In their last matchup on Saturday, the Celtics