Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting the fourth, Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun had 16 points,

The Houston Rockets have changed their reputation somewhat to start the season. Once known for stifling, pesky defense - they have grown to become a flashy, hot

Kevin Durant seems to have delivered a warning to the NBA after the Rockets dominated the Celtics in a blowout win on Saturday night.

The Rockets (3-2) entered Saturday with a top-rated offense and below-average defense, but their win in Boston showed elite play on both ends.

Kevin Durant anotó 26 puntos en tres cuartos antes de descansar el cuarto, Amen Thompson añadió 17 puntos y nueve rebotes, y los Rockets de Houston vencieron el sábado por la noche 128-101 a los Celtics de Boston.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-101 win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

Kevin Durant led the way for the Rockets in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 31 points, five rebounds and three blocks while Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. While both teams are seeking a key victory in Saturday’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

The Rockets, who arrived in Boston after their Wednesday road game in Toronto, deployed five players who were 6-foot-10 or taller. The Celtics countered with three, one of whom played only six minutes. It would take a grave effort to overcome such a difference.

Houston's move was a formality to pick up the third- and fourth-year options on Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson's rookie contracts.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Watts wore only jersey No. 00 and put up 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.