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Celtics’ five-game streak ends in Houston as former guard Marcus Smart shines

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Houston ended Boston’s five-game winning streak with a 109-93 home win, as the Celtics’ offense sputtered and they failed to keep pace late.

Multiple recaps noted Marcus Smart’s impact against his former team, while Payton Pritchard and Mitchell Robinson drew criticism for uneven play in the loss.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Boston’s backcourt and frontcourt rotations may get more scrutiny after this loss, but the article does not confirm any immediate lineup changes or availability updates.

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