Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee

Previously For Both Teams:
Milwaukee Bucks Defeated The Pistons
Houston Rockets Defeated The Grizzlies

The Milwaukee Bucks are now on a four-game win streak after they defeated the Houston Rockets, 128-119, behind Damian Lillard’s 39.

Dame dropped 39 PTS and 11 AST as the Bucks won their 4th straight 🥶 pic.twitter.com/I9TR6uEVGY

— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2023

The Bucks remain at the second spot in the East, 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics. While the Houston Rockets are 13-10 and ninth in the West.

Player Ratings And The Star Player

Milwaukee Bucks (19 – 7)

Giannis Antetokounmpo 8.5/10 Rating

Giannis Antetokoumnpo is in the running for his third MVP trophy this season while leading the Bucks. He finished the game with 26 points and 17 rebounds.

Khris Middleton 7/10 Rating

Khris Middleton slipped to the third offensive option for the Bucks following Lillard joining the team. However, he still scores consistently to help the team win. He finished the game with 20 points in 7 of 15 shooting.

Houston Rockets (13 – 10)

Alperen Şengün 8/10 Rating

Alperen Şengün plays like a baby Jokic with his offensive skillset and overall feel for the game. He finished the game with 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

Fred VanVleet 8/10 Rating

Fred VanVleet brought his scrappiness and leadership to Houston and played with heart. He finished the game with 22 points in 50% shooting and six assists.

STAR PLAYER: Damian Lillard 10/10 rating

Damian Lillard has been inconsistent this season, but when he has his usual offensive outing, you can’t stop him. Dame finished the game with 39 points in 11-of-19 shooting, 11 assists, five rebounds, and three steals.