The Rockets played against the Bucks on the road, with only 8 players in the team. The Rockets threw 9 three-pointers in the final quarter and scored 25 three-pointers. It was still difficult to stop the 4-game losing streak. In the end, the Bucks defeated their opponents 141-133 and won 5 consecutive victories. The record was tied with the Nets and rose to second in the Eastern Conference.
In the opening game, Lopez scored consecutively, Antetokounmpo made a mid-range shot, scored 8 consecutive dunks, and the Bucks started 16-7. Olynyk and Augustin scored 7 points in a row, but Forbes scored three points in a row, Antetokounmpo 2+1. The Rockets regained their sense of three-point shooting. House, Jeffreys, and Kyrie Thomas made 3 long shots in a row. Brooks scored a fast break, and the Rockets overtook the score 24-21. Holiday led the team to return 7-0, and Martin Jr. made another 2 long shots on the Rockets side. The two teams battled to a 34-tie in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Kyrie Thomas and Brooks continued to break out, helping the Rockets lead 46-41. Big Rupez made consecutive kills, and Tucker and Holiday made two three-pointers. On the Rockets side, Anthony Lamb responded with a three-pointer at the buzzer and caught up to 63-64 in the first half.
The third quarter became a turning point in the game. Holiday, Middleton, and Lopez opened fire, and the Bucks scored 17 points in just 3 minutes to instantly lead to 12 points. Olynyk broke out, Lamb and Brooks made another three-pointer, and the Rockets caught up to 86-88. DiVincenzo scored 7 points in a row, Forbes made another long shot, the Bucks made a 10-0 wave, and Portis made consecutive mid-range shots at the end of the quarter. The Bucks scored 43 points in a single quarter and led 107-92 after three quarters.
In the fourth quarter, Portis made continuous mid-range shots. The Rockets made three-pointers in a row, but DiVincenzo and Middleton responded with long shots. . Holiday made a breakthrough and Lopez dunked. But Olynyk threw a shot, and Brooks made another three-pointer to catch up to 130-137 in the last minute. Unfortunately, it was too late and the Rockets did not continue the momentum of chasing points, and finally suffered a 4-game losing streak.
Bucks hit 54%, offensive rebounds 13-7 suppression, Antetokounmpo scored 17 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, Middleton 23 points, Lopez 24 points, 7 rebounds, Holiday 20 points, 8 assists and 2 Broken 2 caps, DiVincenzo 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, Portis 16 points and 8 rebounds, Forbes 11 points.
The Rockets hit 25 three-pointers, Martin Jr. scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, Olynyk 23 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, Jeffreys 12 points, Lamb 14 points, Augustin 17 points, Thomas 16 points and 3 steals, Brooks 19 points, 6 assists and 3 steals.
