The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 112-108, at Toyota Center on Saturday.

Houston kickstarted this game with a 29-18 first quarter and continued their dominance with a 34-25 second quarter. That 20-point halftime lead allowed Houston to lead by at least four points for the entirety of the second half, with Milwaukee never attempting a game-tying shot. The Rockets shot 38 percent from three-point range and 84 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Bucks 27 percent from long range and 69 percent from the charity stripe. Houston recorded 22 assists to 10 turnovers, while Milwaukee had 21 assists to 11 turnovers. They also out-rebounded them, 55-51.

The Bucks (25-11) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, tallying 48 points, 17 rebounds and two assists. Damian Lillard had 18 points, two rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Khris Middleton collected 10 points, three rebounds and five assists. No other player had more than nine points or three assists.

The Rockets (18-16) were led by Alperen Sengun, providing 21 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. Jalen Green generated 16 points, four rebounds and two assists. Fred VanVleet finished with 14 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two steaks, while Jabari Smith Jr amassed 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jeff Green led the bench with 16 points, two rebounds and two assists.

Both teams return to action on Monday, with Milwaukee returning home to play the Utah Jazz and Houston traveling to face the Miami Heat,