Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Luke Kornet defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston.

The Celtics weren’t at full strength, but it didn’t matter too much as they blew out the Rockets to get off to a 2-0 start on their four-game road trip. Importantly, Kristaps Porzingis was back on the ...