Tue Nov 19 03:15:32 UTC 2024: ## Bucks Aim to Bounce Back Against Hot Rockets in Home Game

**Milwaukee, WI** – The Milwaukee Bucks (4-9) will face the Houston Rockets (10-4) tonight at Fiserv Forum, looking to rebound from a narrow road loss to the Hornets. The game tips off at 8:00 PM CT on Monday.

The Bucks showed flashes of brilliance against Charlotte despite the 115-114 defeat, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering a triple-double (22 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists). Darien Prince also contributed significantly with 23 points and 5 assists. Antetokounmpo has recorded multiple double-doubles in his last five games.

Their opponents, the Houston Rockets, are riding a wave of success, having won seven of their last eight games. This recent surge includes an emphatic 143-107 victory over the Bulls on Sunday, where Jalen Green led the charge with 28 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds and Alperen Şengün recorded a triple-double (20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists). The Rockets’ team effort was highlighted by 34 assists in the game.

The previous matchup between these two teams in January saw a narrow 112-108 Rockets victory, despite Antetokounmpo’s impressive 48 points and 17 rebounds. This game presents another significant challenge for the Rockets, as they aim to contain Antetokounmpo once again.

Oddsmakers have installed Milwaukee as a 3.5-point favorite, a line considered accurate by many experts. The over/under for the game is set at 222.5 points. While the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Houston, the Rockets’ recent dominance makes this a closely contested match-up. Whether the Bucks can turn the script and secure a home victory remains to be seen. Check CBSSports.com for post-game analysis.

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