Houston Rockets Secure 100-97 Win Over Milwaukee Bucks

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The Houston Rockets secured a thrilling 100-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, thanks to outstanding performances from Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. Green had 25 points, while Sengun added 23, including crucial free throws that put the Rockets on top. The game was tied at 95-all when Sengun made 1 of 2 free throws, and he later made two more with 30 seconds left to make it 98-95.

The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 27 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rockets' strong defense. The game took a dramatic turn when Amen Thompson was ejected for a hard foul on Antetokounmpo, which was reviewed and determined to be a flagrant foul 2. The Bucks struggled with offensive consistency, failing to score in the fourth quarter until Damian Lillard made two free throws with about six minutes to go.

The Rockets, on the other hand, need to work on capitalizing on offense when their defense shuts teams down. They only scored seven points in the first six minutes of the fourth quarter, despite holding Milwaukee scoreless. The key moment of the game came when Sengun's free throws put the Rockets up for good. The Bucks scored just 12 points in the fourth quarter, which ultimately cost them the game. Some key statistics from the game include:

• Jalen Green: 25 points
• Alperen Sengun: 23 points
• Giannis Antetokounmpo: 27 points, 10 rebounds
• Damian Lillard: missed a crucial 3-point attempt at the end of the game

The Rockets will look to build on this win as they host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, while the Bucks will try to bounce back against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The Rockets' win was a much-needed boost, especially with Fred VanVleet's absence due to an ankle injury. VanVleet's veteran presence and leadership have been missed, and the team's performance has suffered as a result. However, with players like Green and Sengun stepping up, the Rockets may be able to find a way to succeed without their star point guard.