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Houston surprises the Bucks despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury
The Houston Rockets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 143-136 after Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the court injured after only a minute of play. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks left the game after one minute due to a right ankle strain.
And the bucks quickly declared him out for the remainder of the game.
On a drive to the hoop, the Bucks forward seemingly twisted his ankle when his legs were entangled with Houston Rockets big man Kelly Olynyk.
Antetokounmpo stayed in the game to attempt free throws before exiting.
So he concluded his game with a point and an assist.
His injury had a significant impact on the Bucks’ game, as they blew a lead over the Rockets.
And ultimately losing the game by a large margin this season.
The Rockets, on the other hand, had a fantastic night.
They won their third game of the month, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Not only was it a big night for the Rockets, but it was also a big night for Kevin Porter Jr., the Rockets’ budding star.
The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a fast start
Khris Middleton hit the game’s first shot, giving the Bucks a lead just a few seconds into the contest.
As a result, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered an ankle injury.
On a drive to the basket, he turned his right ankle as he landed on Kelly Olynyk’s foot, who was guarding him.
Giannis then left the court after missing a free shot, and the team later declared him unavailable.
Middleton’s lob to Brook Lopez increased the advantage to five points before Kevin Porter Jr scored five baskets in back-to-back possessions to tie the game.
With one from behind the three-point line and the other from a Kelly Olynyk assist.
But, with 5:07 remaining in the game, the Bucks went on an 11-0 run to take a 13-point lead over the Rockets.
Kevin Porter Jr. and the Houston Rockets performed a terrific job in the first quarter, keeping the Bucks within 9 points.
The Bucks and Rockets were tied at 38-29 heading into the second quarter. Throughout the quarter, the Bucks overpowered the Rockets.
Bobby Portis of the Bucks made the first shot of the second quarter just seconds into the contest.
The Bucks stretched their lead to 15 points with around three minutes remaining in the third quarter.
For the majority of the quarter, the Rockets trailed by more than ten points.
The Rockets went on a 10-2 run in the final minute of the quarter, with Wood hitting a three-pointer to cut the advantage to 11 points.
Wood scored the final shot of the quarter with 1.2 seconds remaining, cutting the lead to 8 points.
And the Rockets led 73-65 heading into the third quarter.
The Rockets erupt in the third quarter
Christian Wood resumed his outstanding shooting in the third quarter, scoring the first shot of the period.
With a jumper, he initiated the 11-3 rally that tied the game at 76-76.
With 8:03 left in the fourth, Armani Brooks hit a three-pointer to give the Rockets a one-point lead.
In the Rockets’ following possession, Porter Jr. increased the advantage to four points with a shot from behind the arc.
With 6:03 remaining in the third quarter, the Rockets led by six points.
The Bucks were now behind the Rockets in the third quarter.
Kevin Porter’s incredible run gave the Rockets an 8-point advantage after 8 minutes.
The Rockets kept making baskets after buckets to rally from an 8-point deficit to level the game and take a 6-point lead in the third quarter.
The Bucks trailed 104-98 at the start of the fourth quarter.
After a 10-0 run, they tied the score within 2 minutes of the quarter.
Throughout the quarter, they competed for head to head, with the lead changing frequently.
Milwaukee made a comeback in the fourth quarter, grabbing a 5-point lead over the Rockets.
But Kevin immediately responded, tying the score and eliciting a foul with a right-hand layup before 5:01 on the clock.
With 1:39 remaining, he sank his ninth three-pointer to make the score 138-133.
With 43.8 seconds remaining, Olynyk tipped off Tate’s missed basket, bringing the score to 136-142.
Finally, the game ended with the Houston Rockets defeating the third-ranked Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks were defeated 38-24, while the Rockets moved to 16-47.
Kevin Porter Jr. had his best game of the season
Kevin Porter Junior was acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this season.
Despite the fact that the Rockets are struggling as a team. However, the Rockets’ second-year guard is having a solid season.
He averaged 15.2 points per game and 6.2 assists per game.
He had an even better performance on Thursday, with a double-double of 50 points and 11 assists in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
He became the youngest player in history to score 50 points in a game at the age of 20.
Porter is also only the fourth 20-year-old in NBA history to score 50 points in a game. LeBron James done it twice before turning 21.
Brandon Jennings did as well, while Devin Booker set an all-time high with 70 points as a 20-year-old.
Porter, who is only a week shy of his 21st birthday, is the eldest of the group.
Porter smashes James’ record for the youngest player to make at least 10 assists in a 50-point game with 11 assists.
Similarly, just 14 players in NBA history have a 50-11 record, with seven of them in the Hall of Fame and five others still active.
Porter hit 9 of 15 three-point attempts
“I knew it was going to be a memorable night after I saw the third 3 go down,” Porter said. “It was all up to me. It was a wonderful night because I stayed aggressive.”
Porter stated that it was his first 50-point game since fourth grade.
“He’s going to have to be someone who can make those shots for him to be successful,” Rockets coach Stephen Silas said.
“Just witnessing how much effort he puts in was fantastic.”
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Houston’s starting pitcher shines brighter
It was one of the best nights for Houston this season, with a win over the top team, the Bucks, as well as records and an outstanding performance from Houston’s players.
Houston’s three starters all put in strong performances to help the team win.
Kevin Porter Jr. had a career-high 50 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds.
Christian Wood followed Kevin with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Jae’Sean Tate finished with 12 points, three assists, and six rebounds.
D.J. Wilson, meanwhile, led the bench with a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Khris Middleton, on the other hand, had 33 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Jrue Holiday had a double-double with 29 points and 10 assists and 4 rebounds.
Brook Lopez added 15 points.
Bryn Forbes led the second unit with 30 points, and Bobby Portis contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench.
The Houston Rockets will play the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, while the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Chicago Bulls tomorrow.
