Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Milwaukee Bucks (16-10) play against the Houston Rockets (16-16) at Toyota Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday December 10, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks 7, Houston Rockets 10 (Q1 08:46)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo took the first three shots for the #Bucks before Allen is blocked behind the three-point line. – 8:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a post touch and attacks the rim on the Bucks’ first offensive possession. Easy bucket for him on the finger roll. – 8:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jae’Sean Tate matched up with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Tate looks like he standing in a hole next to him. – 8:12 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jae’Sean Tate gets the Giannis assignment. – 8:11 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets start with Tate on Giannis – 8:11 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
The good news for the Hawks is that, unless he’s in Game 7 vs. Milwaukee mode, Kevin Durant might rest soon. – 8:11 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
#Rockets starters vs the Bucks! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/3Snpnt5jRw – 8:09 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks-Rockets. (I’m not in Houston tonight.) pic.twitter.com/10OeKUR75J – 8:09 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ winning streak earns ‘respect’ from a variety of sources houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 8:09 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets forward Danuel House Jr., who sprained his ankle at practice on Tuesday, still wearing a walking boot. Would appear he will not be back any time soon. Rockets shorthandedness getting conspicuous. – 8:03 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Tonight is the 12th game Garrison Mathews has been active for the Rockets this season. He can be active for 38 more games after this one before the team has to convert his 2-way deal – 8:02 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/faYm3ZC08Q – 8:02 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Danuel House, still in a boot, is enjoying some popcorn while the Rockets get loose pic.twitter.com/ZeVL8LmgA3 – 8:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bunch of Bucks fans around Toyota Center. Not in Spurs or Lakers numbers but ample and conspicuous. Respect to the (not a frontrunner) guy in the Moncrief jersey near the baseline. – 7:56 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/KNAJ8eQqvE – 7:52 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tonight’s Starters in Houston: pic.twitter.com/cd6CeQdKqu – 7:52 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Mad Max is in the house signing autographs! 🔥
Local artist Gregory Michael Carter has created a limited edition Vernon Maxwell poster that will be available for purchase in the Corona Beach House to benefit the Clutch City Foundation and Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston. pic.twitter.com/gsV4SHxlKk – 7:48 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
All five Bucks starters scored in double-figures in the last meeting with Houston!!
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind: pic.twitter.com/OBaFAnooJr – 7:47 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue Holiday has set a new season-high in scoring for the fourth time in his last eight games.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/hTisJKBwIx – 7:39 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Who guards Giannis? – 7:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Mathews, Tate, Wood, Brooks, Gordon.
Bucks: Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Portis, Allen, Holiday. – 7:32 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets will start the game with Christian Wood at center. Same starters as Wednesday – 7:32 PM
Thanasis Antetokounmpo @Thanasis_ante43
🚀🚀🚀 pic.twitter.com/FT4wqbtxq3 – 7:29 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
When the @AU_MBasketball legend Andre Ingram dominates @WheelofFortune just like he dominated the CAA and the G-League (and, for one glorious night, the Rockets)! pic.twitter.com/iaDc0AI9Id – 7:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
About 15 minutes away from tipoff here in Atlanta, where the Nets will have their hands full guarding not just Trae Young, but a dynamic Hawks offense that has 7 players averaging at least 9 PPG.
Interested to see if Blake Griffin gets PT after making a cameo in Houston. – 7:25 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby Boards.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/DLZG3FjEHW – 7:24 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Wes Flex. 💪 pic.twitter.com/GEy0C6AJxt – 7:08 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
KZ Okpala left Heat coaches and teammates impressed after win vs. Bucks. The hope is there’s more to come from Okpala miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, the updated injury report for tomorrow’s Heat-Bulls game – 7:04 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby in the wild. 👀
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/PuNqXSvC5m – 6:46 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Friday night fits💧
@michelobultra | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/9X5DtjT3Jn – 6:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mike Budenholzer said Rockets turnaround has been “really impressive.” – 6:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
George Hill, who was questionable to return for the Bucks, is out vs. the Rockets. – 6:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George’s Clippers versus… Breanna Stewart’s Bucks pic.twitter.com/JjeOpq9YvI – 6:35 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as probable on the injury report with a right quad contusion. Mike Budenholzer says he expects him to play tonight against the Rockets.
George Hill will be out with a right knee hyperextension for a fourth straight game. – 6:35 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Eric Gordon is shooting 43.6% from three this year. He also has the best defensive FG% (.318) of any player who has defended at least 100 shots this season. pic.twitter.com/lKIwlmNK1L – 6:27 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Silas declined to say whether a big or a wing would be defending Giannis tonight. – 6:24 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Sweater weather.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/2YValesmYV – 6:23 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🚀 REMIX NIGHT IN H-TOWN
📼 Celebrating @VernonMaxwell11 tonight! pic.twitter.com/OMI6Zjycrj – 6:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Bucks playing a full-sized lineup, Rockets will go back to theirs “at some point.” Silas would not say if that point would be the opening tip. – 6:19 PM
Matt Babcock @MattBabcock11
I’m looking forward to getting another look at Patrick Baldwin Jr. tonight in Boulder, as UW-Milwaukee takes on Colorado.
Through 5 games, Baldwin is averaging 17.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 40% from three and 86.7% from the line. pic.twitter.com/99Bxm6qMIz – 6:19 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Dollar & a dream.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/M4IRRpv1s9 – 6:01 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
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Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Taking the #Rockets First Shot for charity tonight… @VernonMaxwell11 pic.twitter.com/onjZ3GhMp4 – 5:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Vernon Maxwell to take tonight’s First Shot before Rockets-Bucks as part of the Rockets’ Friday Flashback series. Former Suns center Alvin Adams to sing The National Anthem.
Wait, being told that the Suns center was Alvan Adams. Alvin Adams sings. – 5:10 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Revenge in H-Town.
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/LMPwheixuH – 4:03 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Remix night vs the Bucks. 💿
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Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: KZ Okpala left Heat coaches and teammates impressed after win vs. Bucks. The hope is there’s more to come from Okpala miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Tucker: “We need him right now. He can play some four, five. … Hopefully he can get it rolling with Jimmy and Bam out.” – 3:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokić has led the NBA in touches per game in each of the last four seasons.
He’s averaging a 31.1% usage rate, which is by far a career high.
I’m really worried about burnout. It’s a negative way to look at his career, but what he’s doing reminds me of Houston Harden. – 3:47 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Here is #Timberwolves Chris Finch from this morning on DLo being doubtful tonight and what the Cavs bring with former Gopher J.B. Bickerstaff leading them. J.B. and Finch worked together in Houston. #Gophers pic.twitter.com/Iy3GpO17Qo – 3:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets rookie Jalen Green improving, but still has no target date for his return ift.tt/31NvbrV – 3:18 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
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