Rockets vs. Celtics: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (2/4)
Two of the league's top seven teams record-wise will square off on Wednesday when the Houston Rockets host the Boston Celtics. While people expected the Rockets to be about as good as they are heading into this season, the Celtics have shattered all preseason expectations.
Despite the fact that forward Jayson Tatum has yet to play in a single game for Boston in the 2025-26 regular season, the Celtics have maintained their place among the Eastern Conference's elite. Hence, folks should expect to be in for a game that gets decided in the final possessions.
Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 31-17 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings' fourth-place slot.
The Celtics are the owners of a 32-18 record, good enough for third in the Eastern Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston came out on top over the Indiana Pacers (118-114) on the road.
Boston beat the Dallas Mavericks (110-100) on the road.
Injuries
For Boston, the team has yet to release its injury report, though Jayson Tatum (ruptured Achilles tendon) can already be ruled out.
For Houston, Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle injury management) is out, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out and Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) is out and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is probable.
Probable starting lineups – Houston
- Amen Thompson
- Tari Eason
- Kevin Durant
- Jabari Smith Jr.
- Alperen Sengun
Probable starting lineups – Boston
- Derrick White
- Baylor Scheierman
- Jaylen Brown
- Sam Hauser
- Neemias Queta
Here's when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Feb. 4, 2026
- Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Celtics at Rockets preview: Stream, lineups, injury reports and more
