Celtics, Rockets Reveal Starters for Saturday Showdown
The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets are set for a highly anticipated clash on Saturday night. Both teams have recovered well after challenging starts to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Celtics announced their starting lineup, while the Rockets are prepared after a significant victory earlier this week.
Celtics Starters for Saturday Night
On the Celtics’ side, Payton Pritchard will lead the charge as the starting point guard. He is recovering from a left ankle sprain but is expected to play. Derrick White will join him at the shooting guard position, despite battling bilateral neck stiffness.
Boston’s lineup will also feature:
- Josh Minott as the small forward
- Neemias Queta at center
Recent Performance
Boston enters this matchup after a narrow victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is optimistic about their performance, especially with their key starters available.
Rockets’ Prepared Lineup
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets are well-rested, having not played since their impressive win over the Toronto Raptors, where they scored 139 points while limiting their opponents to 121.
Houston’s starting five includes:
- Josh Okogie as the point guard
- Amen Thompson at shooting guard
- Kevin Durant, the 15-time All-Star, as the small forward
- Jabari Smith Jr. at power forward
- Alperen Sengun as the center
Looking Ahead
This matchup promises excitement as both teams seek to improve their standings. Fans will be eager to see how the Celtics and Rockets perform against each other this Saturday night.
