A tough Houston defense forced 22 turnovers by the Milwaukee Bucks in a 120-116 decision Sunday night.
Milwaukee had a narrow one-point lead, 90-89, entering the fourth period, but couldn’t hold on.
They lost despite 36 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Khris Middleton had 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Brook Lopez was good for 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Houston tied an N-B-A record by firing up 61 3-point shots, hitting 21. Russell Westbrook scored 31 points for the Rockets.
The Bucks fall to .500 with a 1-1 record in the bubble in Florida.
The Bucks play Brooklyn Tuesday night.
