In what might've been their most improbable win of the season, the shorthanded Boston Celtics rolled through the Houston Rockets. They coasted to a 114-93 victory for their fourth straight.
Here's what stood out:
Welcome back, Derrick White
January was unkind to Derrick White, as it traditionally has been to the Celtics guard. He struggled to shoot the ball to start 2026, and had his work cut out for him in Houston with Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser having the night off.
Not only did White handle the pressure of carrying the offensive burden, but he thrived in the larger role.