Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets
Tip-off 8:30 PM ET (1:30 AM UTC) at Toyota Center, Houston, TX.
Game information
- Date
- Monday, November 2, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:30 PM ET · 1:30 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 3
- Official game ID
- 0022600167 (20261102/BOSHOU)
- Records
- BOS 0-1 · HOU 0-0
Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets preview
The Boston Celtics (0-1) visit the Houston Rockets (0-0) at Toyota Center in Houston on Monday, November 2, 2026, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET. It's a Week 3 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Boston Celtics out of the Eastern against Houston Rockets of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Houston Rockets have 2 titles and Boston Celtics have 18.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Houston Rockets host at Toyota Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- BOS on the road: Boston Celtics's first test away from home in Week 3.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-1 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Boston Celtics
Team comparison
| BOS | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Atlantic | Southwest |
| Arena | TD Garden | Toyota Center |
| Championships | 18 | 2 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
HOU local TV
- SCHN/SCHN+
BOS local TV
- NBCSB/PCK-BOS
National broadcasters
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