The Rockets have been inconsistent defensively in 2025, but Tuesday’s win over the Bucks showed why Houston remains an elite unit on the season.

After a very defensive-oriented contest, the Houston Rockets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 100-97. Damian Lillard missed a game-tying 3-point shot at the end of the fourth quarter to give the Rockets the much-needed victory that snapped the Bucks' four-game winning streak.

After reopening their 2024-25 season with a bang — a six-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves — it looked like the Rockets might re-claim the coveted No. 2

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Analyzing Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Get ready for an exciting NBA matchup as the Milwaukee Bucks face off against the Houston Rockets on February 25, 2025. Learn about the starting lineups, injury reports, and how to watch the game live.

The Houston Rockets, the No. 5 team in the West, open a three-game homestand at Toyota Center against the Milwaukee Bucks, the No. 5 team in the East.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on February 26. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Mobley 5-10 1-2 13, Strus 6-11 0-0 17, Allen 5-6 1-2 11, Garland 4-13 4-4 13, Mitchell 4-15 6-7 15, Thompson 1-3 0-0 2, Wade 3-3 0-0 9, Jerome 3-9 2-2 9, Tyson 0-1 0-0 0, Hunter 2-6 1-2 6, Okoro 2-3 0-0 5, C.Porter Jr. 0-0 0-0 0, J.Green 1-2 0-0 3, Merrill 3-6 0-0 9. Totals 39-88 15-19 112.

Houston is 23-4 overall and first place (15-1 record) in the Big 12 Conference entering Monday's game at Texas Tech. Three of Houston's losses have come in overtime.