Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 27 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Houston Rockets will look to keep the momentum going after getting back-to-back wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Monday, they will have to square off against the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics bounced back after a tough loss to the LA Lakers, and with the New York Knicks breathing down their necks in the Eastern Conference, they know they have to take things up a notch.

These teams are both fighting for playoff positioning, with the Rockets currently sitting at the second spot in the Western Conference and the Celtics trying to catch up with the Cavaliers at the top of the East.

Ime Udoka will go against his former team, and with the Rockets being one of the most physical squads on the glass, it'll be up to the Celtics frontcourt to make sure they don't get many second-chance points. With that in mind, we'll take a look at the injury reports and projected starting lineup for their clash on Monday.

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics: Injury Reports

Rockets injury report for Jan. 27

The Houston Rockets enter this matchup almost at full strength, although star PF Jabari Smith Jr. continues to be on the shelf with a fractured left hand. He will most likely be out for another four weeks.

Also, Cam Whitmore is currently listed as questionable with an illness.

Celtics injury report for January 27

Likewise, the Celtics might have all their personnel available for this game. As of now, only Al Horford (toe) and Derrick White (shin) are listed as questionable for the game.

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics: Starting lineups and depth chart

Rockets starting lineup and depth chart

Position	1st	2nd	3rd
PG	Fred VanVleet	Amen Thompson	Aaron Holiday
SG	Jalen Green	Cam Whitmore	Dillon Brooks
SF	Amen Thompson	Ja'Sean Tate	Cam Whitmore
PF	Dillon Brooks	Tari Eason	Ja'Sean Tate
C	Alperen Sengun	Steven Adams	Jock Landale

Celtics starting lineup and depth chart

Position	1st	2nd	3rd
PG	Derrick White	Jrue Holiday	Payton Pritchard
SG	Jrue Holiday	Payton Pritchard	Jaylen Brown
SF	Jaylen Brown	Sam Hauser	Jayson Tatum
PF	Jayson Tatum	Al Horford	Sam Hauser
C	Kristaps Porzingis	Luke Kornet	Neemias Queta

Where and how to watch Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics?

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics will square off at the TD Garden on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston (home) and Space City Home Network (away). FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV and the NBA League Pass provide streaming options.