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Rockets Host Bucks With Giannis’ Status Unclear

Uncertainty around Giannis Antetokounmpo shifts focus to Houston’s Durant–Sengun engine.

Overview

  • Houston hosts Milwaukee on Wednesday at Toyota Center as the Rockets look to extend a three-game win streak.
  • Milwaukee ended a rough stretch with a 123-99 win over Dallas on Tuesday, and Doc Rivers said he did not know if Giannis would play in Houston.
  • The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and one preview listed Houston as a heavy favorite at HOU -16.5.
  • Houston’s offense has leaned on the Durant–Sengun two-man game, which clicked in Tuesday’s 111-94 win over the Knicks with 35 assists and only 10 turnovers.
  • Reports suggest Houston may pursue Giannis in the offseason, a possibility that adds intrigue to a late-season matchup shaped by injuries and shifting lineups.