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Tatum scores 31, Celtics get first win, 107-97 over Houston

HOUSTON — Jayson Tatum had 31 points and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics avoided their first 0-3 start since the 2013-14 season with a 107-97 win over the Houston Rockets..Tatum, had 20 points in the first half on 8 of 13 shooting.

Al Horford finished with 17 points, including 11 in the third quarter, and 10 rebounds.

Dennis Schröder, who started for the injured Jaylen Brown, finished with 18 points and Grant Williams added 18 points off the bench.

Boston shot 44% from the field and hit 15 of 47 on 3-pointers.

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