Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo shone in the Milwaukee Bucks’ win
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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Houston Rockets 128-119, and outstanding performances were delivered by Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The game remained closely contested until two and a half minutes before the end of the first quarter when the Milwaukee Bucks took complete control of the situation. The lead at one point extended to a plus-14 in favor of the home team, but the Houston Rockets managed to narrow it down by the end of the game.
Damian Lillard finished the game with 39 points, five rebounds, and 11 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points alongside 17 rebounds.
Fred VanVleet with 22 points and Alperen Sengun with 20 points stood out for the Houston Rockets.
Milwaukee remains second in the East with a record of 19 wins and 7 losses, while Houston is ninth in the West with a record of 13-10.
The remaining two NBA games were marked by wins for the Phoenix Suns over the Washington Wizards – 112:108 and the Golden State Warriors against the Portland Trail Blazers – 118:114.