With less than five seconds reminding in the fourth quarter, Al Horford missed a potential game-winning layup to give the Houston Rocket a nailbiting victory over the Boston Celtics, Monday, in the Toyota Center.
Following the end of their five-game road trip with a win over the Denver Nuggets, the Rockets opened their two-game homestead against the Celtics. After a sluggish start that saw Houston open the game shooting 1-for-7 from the field, the Rockets had an explosive start to the game.
Behind 21 points and six assists from James Harden, the Rockets held a 58-48 lead at the halftime break.