Bucks win 101-100 on Lillard's late basket to snap Rockets' 5-game win streak

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard drives past Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard drives past Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


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MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard hit a driving layup with 3.9 seconds left to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 101-100 victory over Houston that snapped the Rockets' five-game winning streak. Lillard scored 18 points after missing the previous three games while in the concussion protocol. The Rockets rallied from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to take the lead early in the fourth quarter and stayed ahead until Lillard's decisive basket. Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by Houston's Alperen Sengun with 20 seconds left. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 26 points. Brook Lopez had 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for Milwaukee.

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