Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Box Scores on 11/18/2024

Bucks lose to Rockets in the middle of a hot streak

The Bucks lost 123-104 to the Houston Rockets on Friday night at the Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome a hot-shooting Rockets team.

The Rockets were led by James Harden, who had 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Christian Wood added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Kevin Porter Jr. had 18 points and 7 assists.

The Bucks started off slow, allowing the Rockets to jump out to a 5-0 lead early on. The Bucks quickly settled in, however, and took a 12-5 lead after a 7-0 run.

Bucks' losing skid now at 3 games

The Bucks have now lost three straight games, and their record has fallen to 7-6 on the season. The Bucks will look to get back on track on Sunday when they host the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Rockets, meanwhile, have won four of their last five games and now have a record of 6-7 on the season. The Rockets will look to continue their winning ways on Saturday when they host the Dallas Mavericks.