On March 19th, the Rockets will face the Celtics. The Celtics (52-13) average 100.7 points per game and allow 90.3 points per game. Head-to-head record: 1 loss. Difficulty rating: ★★★★☆. Facing the league leaders, Rocket fans shouldn't be disheartened; this might be where the journey ends. The Celtics, with their three superstars, excel on both offense and defense and may indeed be the perfect team to end the Rockets' winning streak... However, in the first matchup this season, the Rockets only lost by 4 points, even without McGrady. Add to that the Rockets' recent victory over the Lakers, which has boosted their confidence significantly. So, on March 19th, the Rockets will take on the Celtics.