Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Match Recap: Rockets Extend Streak

Fred VanVleet put up 24 points and Amen Thompson contributed 23 points as the Houston Rockets preserved their undefeated run with a decisive 132-100 triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. This latest rockets vs bucks showdown highlighted Houston's depth as they navigated key roster absences.

Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Match Player Stats

VanVleet converted 7 of 14 field goal attempts, hitting 4 out of 9 from beyond the arc. He engineered a decisive stretch in the third quarter by scoring 15 consecutive points for his team, culminating in three successful free throws that stretched the advantage to 81-61. Thompson shot an efficient 10 of 16 from the floor, helping the squad achieve an overall 54.8% shooting accuracy.

Additional contributions came from Kevin Durant with 18 points, and Bogdan Bogdanovic, who finished with 16 points during 15 minutes on the court. For Milwaukee, Tyler Herro registered 23 points and Jaime Jaquez Jr. chipped in 19 points.

First Half Dominance Secures Victory

The matchup shifted decisively during the second quarter when Houston outscored Milwaukee 34-14, building a comfortable 57-35 cushion by halftime. The visitors opened the period with eight unanswered points to take a 31-21 lead, and later extended the margin to 49-30 following a tip-in by Clint Capela.

Struggles from long range hindered the Bucks throughout the opening half, managing only 4 conversions out of 24 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the winning side capitalized heavily at the charity stripe, finishing the night making 23 of 26 free throw attempts.

Roster Updates and Upcoming Schedule

Houston played without their regular scoring leader Alperen Sengun, who averages 24.5 points per contest, due to low back soreness. Center Steven Adams also missed the contest with a right calf strain, and guard Marcus Smart was sidelined for his third consecutive game because of a left forearm strain.

Looking ahead, the Rockets prepare to travel for an NBA Cup game against Dallas on Friday. The Bucks will return home to host Cleveland on Saturday.

Sources: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, NBA.com.