The short-handed Houston Rockets drop a game against the Boston Celtics 109-86 despite a hot shooting night from Jalen Green.

Derrick White and Jayson Tatum combined for 43 points and the visiting Boston Celtics rode a brilliant offensive first half to a 109-86 win over the injury-depleted Houston Rockets on Friday.

The Celtics’ offense pulverized the Rockets in the first half, and their defense stifled the hosts in the second.

The Celtics complete their back-to-back in style, beating the Rockets handily with a mix of great defense, rebounding and hot ...

Here are four Celtics takeaways from Friday’s game: ...