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Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives toward the basket as Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives toward the basket as Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. The Celtics won 109-86. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. The Celtics won 109-86. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum blows a kiss to the bench after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum blows a kiss to the bench after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Jordan Walsh, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Jordan Walsh, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, defends against Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, defends against Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) drives around Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) drives around Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. The Celtics won 109-86. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. The Celtics won 109-86. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Sam Hauser (30) after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. The Celtics won 109-86. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Sam Hauser (30) after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. The Celtics won 109-86. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) is fouled by Houston Rockets' Jeff Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) is fouled by Houston Rockets' Jeff Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)