Houston Rockets Stretch Lead to 26 Behind 38-Point Third

The Rockets carry a 95-69 lead into the fourth, having outscored Milwaukee 38-34 in the third. Houston built its cushion with a 34-14 second quarter, taking a 57-35 halftime advantage before the Bucks trimmed the margin slightly after the break. Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro are tied for the game high with 23 points apiece, while Fred VanVleet has added 21 for Houston. The 4-0 Rockets, ranked No. 2 in the power index, have stretched their edge over the 1-3 Bucks, who are ranked No. 24.