The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-83 on Monday night, with Marcus Smart delivering a standout performance against his former team. Smart, who spent nine seasons with Boston, was described as being at his "annoying best" while pestering the Celtics throughout the game.
The victory also featured contributions from Alperen Şengün and reflected the influence of Kevin Durant's presence, according to the game report. The Rockets' dominant win came in front of their home crowd at the Toyota Center.
