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Sheppard scores 27 points on a career-high 9 3s in the Rockets' win over the the Bucks

Reed Sheppard added four rebounds and six assists as Houston forced 15 turnovers and extended its winning streak to four games.

  • On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 at Toyota Center, with Reed Sheppard leading Houston with 27 points on a career-high 9/14 shooting from beyond the arc.
  • Milwaukee entered the matchup severely depleted by injuries, with Gary Trent Jr. exiting early with a hip contusion and Ryan Rollins ruled out with a right hip strain. These absences left the Bucks with limited roster depth.
  • Milwaukee's Ousmane Dieng recorded career highs of 36 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists despite the roster constraints. Houston countered with efficient ball movement, tallying 30 assists on 41 field goals to maintain control.
  • The Rockets improve to 47-29, claiming a temporary half-game lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves for fifth in the Western Conference. Houston has also swept the season series against Milwaukee.
  • Friday night, the Rockets face the Utah Jazz at home as they pursue a fifth consecutive victory. Houston looks to maintain momentum in its Western Conference push.
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Sheppard scores 27 points on a career-high 9 3s in the Rockets’ win over the the Bucks

HOUSTON (AP) — 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

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Sheppard scores 27 points on a career-high 9 3s in the Rockets' win over the the Bucks

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 fourth straight victory.

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