Rockets vs Celtics At 9:30 AM this coming Wednesday, the Houston Rockets will face the challenge of the Boston Celtics, the "pace-setter" in the league. The Celtics' main shooter Ray Allen has twisted his left ankle; whether he can play while injured is still unknown. Furthermore, after a long journey and having to play on consecutive nights, the Celtics are at an athletic disadvantage compared to the Rockets. Do the Rockets have good prospects against the Celtics?