Key Takeaways:
- Kevin Durant dropped 31 points and secured the winning basket with 1:42 left as Houston prevailed 122-115 on Sunday
- The Rockets outscored Milwaukee 22-7 over the final 4 minutes and 33 seconds to complete the comeback
- Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 37 points and eight rebounds but converted just 1 of 4 free throws in the final 89 seconds
Fourth-Quarter Rally Secures Rockets’ Victory
The Houston Rockets produced a determined late-game turnaround on Sunday, earning a 122-115 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Houston, who had suffered a 121-110 defeat at San Antonio two nights earlier, rebounded emphatically to close out their three-game road trip, having now recorded wins in six of their last seven outings.
Finished STRONG 🙌#AllFire pic.twitter.com/vtgqzp7xOs
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 9, 2025
Durant and Key Contributors Shine
Kevin Durant led Houston with 31 points, shooting an impressive 11 of 15 from the field and tallying a season-high seven assists. Alperen Sengun also delivered a well-rounded performance, registering 23 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, while Jabari Smith and Reed Sheppard supported with 16 points each.
The Rockets trailed for much of the match before mounting a 22-7 run across the closing 4 minutes, 33 seconds.
Bucks Falter Late Despite Antetokounmpo’s Performance
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a game-high 37 points alongside eight rebounds for Milwaukee, yet went only 1 of 4 from the free throw line in the last 89 seconds. The Bucks, as a team, finished 14 of 24 at the stripe. Ryan Rollins added 19 points for the hosts.
| Top Scorers | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant (HOU) | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Alperen Sengun (HOU) | 23 | 11 | 7 |
| Jabari Smith (HOU) | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| Reed Sheppard (HOU) | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | 37 | 8 | 3 |
| Ryan Rollins (MIL) | 19 | 2 | 5 |
Decisive Moments in the Closing Minutes
Jabari Smith put Houston in front 113-111 with a three-pointer assisted by Durant at 1:42 remaining – their first lead since the opening quarter. Ryan Rollins responded for the Bucks with a driving lay-up to restore parity, but Durant immediately answered with a pull-up jumper to hand the Rockets the advantage once more. Antetokounmpo had an opportunity to level the score after being fouled with 1:29 left, missing both free throws. Sengun then increased the gap to 117-113, and although Antetokounmpo converted one of two from the line with 38 seconds on the clock, Sengun sealed matters by completing a three-point play following a driving lay-up with just 23 seconds left.
Looking Ahead
Houston will return home for a three-game stretch, starting with a clash against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Milwaukee are set to visit the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
