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Milwaukee Bucks halt upstart Houston Rockets' winning streak – Times of India
The game saw the Bucks shooting at an efficient 50% from the field, allowing them to snap the Rockets’ five-game winning streak. Houston, despite shooting 52.9% from the field and displaying a solid 3-point shooting performance, couldn’t overcome Milwaukee’s offensive firepower.
Fred VanVleet led the scoring for the Rockets with 22 points, while Alperen Sengun had an impressive all-around performance with 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 18 points, and three players—Jalen Green, Jeff Green, and Jabari Smith Jr.—each scored 16 points.
Houston fought hard and cut the deficit to 118-113 in the fourth quarter, but Milwaukee responded with a crucial four-point run to secure the victory. The Bucks’ home winning streak extended to 13 games.
Notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo made history during the game by becoming the Bucks’ all-time leading rebounder, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Giannis achieved this milestone midway through the fourth quarter, underlining his significant impact on both ends of the court.
The Bucks played without guard Malik Beasley, who missed the game due to a non-COVID illness. Despite his absence, Milwaukee’s star players stepped up to secure an important win.
(With Reuters inputs)