Bucks Open NBA Season Thursday In Houston

The Milwaukee Bucks open defense of their Eastern Conference title on the road in Houston Thursday night.  Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston’s James Harden were the two top candidates for N-B-A Most Valuable Player last season, with the Greek Freak winning the honor.  This year Harden will be paired with Russell Westbrook in the backcourt for the Rockets.  The rest of Houston’s roster is filled with some pretty good role players.