Milwaukee is stumbling, plain and simple. They've dropped five of their last seven, including a 124-117 loss to the Wizards just last week. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still putting up his numbers, like the 35 points and 10 rebounds he had against the Raptors, but the team around him isn't consistently delivering.
Houston, meanwhile, is playing their best basketball of the season. They're 11-1 in their last dozen games, a run that started with a dominant 147-119 win over the Jazz. Jalen Green has been on a tear, averaging over 28 points a night during that stretch, and Dillon Brooks' defense against Lillard will be the real battle here.
The Rockets are hot, playing at home, and have way more to play for. Houston keeps the momentum rolling, winning 118-105.
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