When and where to watch
Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets: tip-off Mon, Nov 2, 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) at Toyota Center. Local TV: NBCSB/PCK-BOS (BOS), SCHN/SCHN+ (HOU); NBA League Pass out of market.
Expected starters
projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.
Head to head · games that counted
Celtics vs Rockets: the matchup page →Series tied 1-1
How to watch · Celtics at Rockets8:30 PM ET5:30 PM PT · Monday, November 2
SCHN/SCHN+HOUNBCSB/PCK-BOSBOS
No national TV: watch on the teams' local broadcasters in-market, or on NBA League Pass out of market (local blackouts apply).
Rockets marketSCHN/SCHN+
Celtics marketNBCSB/PCK-BOS (regional sports network — cable, or the network's own app)
RadioSiriusXM · 790 AM / 740 AM · WROR (105.7 FM)
Around the world
Where this game lands
5 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour
New ZealandLiveTue 2:30 PMDisney+ (ESPN)Adams (HOU)United KingdomAlarmTue 01:30Sky SportsWilliams (BOS)AustraliaLiveTue 12:30 PMDisney+ (ESPN)CanadaLiveMon 8:30 PMTSNIndiaLiveTue 7:00 AMPrime VideoPhilippinesLiveTue 9:30 AMPrime VideoFranceAlarmTue 02:30beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyAlarmTue 02:30Sky Sport · Sky GoIrelandAlarmTue 01:30Sky SportsItalyAlarmTue 02:30Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaAlarmTue 2:30 AMSportyTVSouth AfricaAlarmTue 03:30SportyTV
Injury report
both teams · read every 15 minutes
Celtics1 listedOutDevin CarterIllness · Other · est. return 2026-11-08
Rockets2 listedDay-To-DayJulian PhillipsIllness · Other · est. return 2026-10-21
Day-To-DaySteven AdamsCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21