Celtics POSTCAST- Celtics Fall in Final Seconds to Rockets

The Celtics (32-15) returned home and lost to the Houston Rockets, 114-112 at TD Garden Monday night. Amen Thompson hit the game-winner in the final seconds of regulation and scored a career-high 33 in the victory.. Dillon Brooks hit 10 3's and scored 36 for the Rockets. Jaylen Brown had 28 in the loss for the Celtics. Boston had 5 players in double-figures in the loss. Jayson Tatum did not score in the 1st Half and scored 19 in the 2nd Half. ----- 1st Half Nuggets: Jayson Tatum (0-5 FG/0-4 on 3's) did not score in the 1st Half. The Celtics trailed by as many as 11 and did not lead in the 2nd Quarter. The Celtics were down 4 after the 1st Quarter and down 2 going into Halftime. Dillon Brooks hit 5 3's and had 17 in the 1st Half for Houston. Jaylen Brown had 16 Points & Kristaps Porzingis hit 3 3's and scored 15 in the 1st Half. ----- Up Next: The Celtics host the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night. The Celtics are 2-1 vs. the Bulls this season. The loss to the Bulls came at home in Boston back on December 19. The Celtics open up a 3-Game Road Trip against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night and then play the 76ers in Philadelphia on Sunday and play the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Tuesday, February 4. ----- Locked On Celtics POSTCAST- We are on board after each Celtics game with instant reaction and your participation is always welcomed on the Locked On Sports Boston - YouTube. Don't forget to tell your friends about us. Follow on the X (Twitter) Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnHoops) / X. ----- Friendly Reminder: Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! Introducing the Locked On Celtics daily newsletter. One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at www.lockedondaily.com. That’s www.lockedondaily.com and start your day with the all-new & free Locked On Celtics newsletter. ----- Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees . Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Super Bowl 59 is here, And there’s no better way to make every play more exciting than with FanDuel Sportsbook. New customers can bet just FIVE DOLLARS, and if you win, you’ll score TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in Bonus Bets. Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of Super Bowl Fifty-Nine. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.