Friday's 8:00 PM ET matchup between the Boston Celtics (25-9) and Houston Rockets (22-11) at Toyota Center features the Celtics' Jayson Tatum and the Rockets' Fred VanVleet as players to watch.
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
Celtics vs. Rockets: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 3, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SCHN and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Catch NBA action all year long on Fubo.
- More About This GameCeltics vs. Rockets Predictions
- Celtics vs. Rockets Injury Report
Celtics' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.1% | 17 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.5% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.1 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.2 | 18 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 2 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13 | 24 |
Rockets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.3% | 28 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.9% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.3 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.6 | 10 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 10 |
Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Celtics vs. Rockets Top Players
Celtics
- Tatum averages 28.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists for the Celtics.
- Payton Pritchard is the top active three-point shooter for the Celtics, connecting on 3.6 per game.
- Tatum records 1.3 steals per game. Derrick White collects 1.2 blocks an outing.
Rockets
- Jalen Green puts up 19.4 points per game. He also contributes 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.
- Alperen Sengun has per-game averages of 19.1 points, 5.1 assists and 10.7 rebounds this season.
- Green averages 2.4 made threes per game.
- The Rockets' defensive effort gets a lift from VanVleet's 1.6 steals and Jabari Smith Jr.'s one block per game.
Rep your favorite players with officially licensed NBA gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.
Celtics vs. Rockets Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Al Horford: Out (Rest)
Rockets
Rockets:
Jae'Sean Tate: Questionable (Illness)
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/25/2024 | 76ers | L 118-114 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Pacers | W 142-105 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Pacers | L 123-114 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Raptors | W 125-71 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Timberwolves | W 118-115 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/10/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Raptors | - | Away |
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Hornets | W 114-101 | Away |
| 12/26/2024 | Pelicans | W 128-111 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Timberwolves | L 113-112 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Heat | L 104-100 | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Mavericks | W 110-99 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 1/13/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.