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Celtics-Rockets recap: Thompson, Brooks spoil C's return to TD Garden

Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks combined for 69 points against Boston.

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What to Know

  • Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 36 points with a career-high 10 3-pointers.
  • Amen Thompson notched a season-high 33 points, including the game-winner.
  • Jaylen Brown tallied a team-high 28 points for the Celtics.
  • Luke Kornet (18 points, 7 rebounds) and Payton Pritchard (15 points, 5 3PM) stepped up in C's loss
  • Celtics will look to bounce back Wednesday vs. Chicago.

The Boston Celtics came up short in a Monday night thriller vs. the Houston Rockets at TD Garden.

Amen Thompson drilled the game-winner with 0.7 seconds left to propel Houston to a 114-112 victory. He tallied 33 points while his teammate Dillon Brooks went off for a game-high 36 points on a career-high 10 3-pointers.

The Celtics are now 3-9 after a win this season. They'll look to rebound when they host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Monday's game:

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