Rockets Defeat Bucks, 120-116
The Houston Rockets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 120-116, in Orlando on Sunday.

There were four lead changes in the final minute of this game, with Houston finishing on a 16-4 run across the final three minutes to pull off the comeback win. In total, there were six ties and 11 lead changes with neither club leading by more than 13 points. Houston ended up recording 15 steals, winning the turnover battle, 22-9. They were able to win despite getting out-rebounded, 65-36. In addition, the Rockets went 21-of-61 from three-point range and 27-of-31 from the free-throw line while the Bucks hit just 9-of-35 from long range and 17-of-23 from the charity stripe. Milwaukee also shot 49 percent from the field while Houston shot below 40 percent.

The Bucks (54-13) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tallied 36 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists. Khris Middleton collected 27 points. 12 rebounds and four assists. Brook Lopez totaled 23 points. 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. No other player had more than nine points and the seven bench players combined for just 18 points and six assists.

The Rockets (42-24) were led by Russell Westbrook, who tallied 31 points, six rebounds and eight assists. James Harden amassed 24 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and six steals. Danuel House Jr had 16 points and four boards while Robert Covington generated 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Seven of the eight players who played for Houston scored at least nine points.

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Milwaukee playing the Brooklyn Nets and Houston facing the Portland Trail Blazers.
Posted on: 8/2/2020 8:19 PM
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