Bosnian-American basketball player Luka Garza scored 14 points, including four three-pointers, as the Boston Celtics lost 109-93 to the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
Garza contributed offensively, but Boston could not overcome Houston’s strong second-half performance. The defeat ended the Celtics’ five-game winning streak.
Garza Contributes From Three-Point Range
Garza finished with 14 points and made four shots from beyond the arc.
However, Houston controlled the game offensively, shooting 54.4% from the field and outscoring Boston 50-34 in the paint.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 19 points and nine assists. Neemias Queta added 16 points.
Despite contributions from several players, Boston struggled to match Houston’s efficiency.
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Alperen Sengun led Houston with 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. He also recorded two steals and two blocks.
Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson added 14 points.
Houston pulled away with a decisive 10-0 run in the fourth quarter, extending its advantage and putting the game beyond Boston’s reach.
The Rockets secured their seventh victory in eight games.
For Garza, the performance provided another opportunity to contribute in the NBA. The Bosnian-American center remains a familiar name to basketball fans in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkan community across the United States.
