The Houston Rockets (35-22) open a three-game homestand Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks (32-24) at Toyota Center, a matchup between the No. 5 team in the West and the No. 5 team in the East. This is the second of two games between Houston and Milwaukee this season.

T he Milwaukee Bucks are off to a very promising start to the ceremonial second half of the NBA season as they carry a four game winning-streak south to face the Houston Rockets.

The Houston Rockets are back in Houston on Monday after splitting their latest back-to-back games. After a hard-fought win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night at the Toyota Center, the Rockets gave up 37 points to the 14-win Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter on their way to a tough loss.

Damian Lillard scored 28 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong fourth quarter to rally past the Miami Heat 120-113 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory.

Damian Lillard scored 28 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong fourth quarter to rally past the Miami Heat 120-113 for their fourth consec

Damian Lillard scored 28 points and dished eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-113 victory over the visiting Miami Heat.