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Baylor Scheierman stepped up to defend Kevin Durant…

By Adam Taylor · The Celtics Chronicle

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:23 PM

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Writer Adam Taylor highlighted Baylor Scheierman's defense against Kevin Durant as a bright spot in Boston's defeat.
The Boston Celtics lost 109-93 to the Houston Rockets while Paul George sat out.
Scheierman made his first start of the season and forced an early turnover guarding Durant.

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Baylor Scheierman earned his first start of the season for the Boston Celtics during their 109-93 loss to the Houston Rockets with Paul George sidelined. Writer Adam Taylor highlights Scheierman's defensive performance against Houston forward Kevin Durant as a major positive takeaway despite the Celtics' defeat.

Taylor notes that Scheierman fought hard to deny handoffs and navigate screens while guarding Durant, even forcing a steal during an early-game action. The Celtics struggled as a team offensively, converting just 28.6% of their 42 three-point attempts during the matchup.

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