Rockets defeat Jazz 140-106, marking 5th consecutive win
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The Houston Rockets' second consecutive postseason appearance is a major victory, considering the stakes this season.
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight game by beating the Utah Jazz 140-106.
Reed Sheppard ignited Houston with nine threes, but a shorthanded Bucks squad clawed back, forcing a nail-biting finish.
The Utah Jazz will be down several pieces of their rotation against the Houston Rockets.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets meet Wednesday at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Houston will try to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Golden State. The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season.
With the NBA league office seeking a way to change the NBA's widespread tanking, the Houston Rockets believe it will be to their benefit.
Reed Sheppard scored 27 points on a career-high nine 3-pointers, Alperen Sengun added 25 points and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 on Wednesday night for their fourt
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Delfino wore only jersey No. 10 and put up 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and a steal per game.
The Houston Rockets got the job done at home over the Utah Jazz as they continue to build momentum.