Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) makes the winning shot against the Boston Celtics during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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BOSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks shot 10 of 15 from 3-point range and led Houston with 36 points. The Rockets won for the ninth time in 11 games.
Jaylen Brown had 28 points for the Celtics, and Jayson Tatum added 19 after a scoreless first half.