Houston (5-0) defeated Milwaukee (1-4), 132-100, Wednesday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 12,232 were in attendance for the NBA game.
Former Vol Nate Ament played 20 minutes for the Bucks. He totaled eight points, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Ament converted 2-of-7 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 3-of-4 free throw attempts.
Kevin Durant started and played 31 minutes for the Rockets. He recorded 18 points, five rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Durant converted 5-of-9 field goal attempts, 2-of-3 three-point attempts and 6-of-7 free throw attempts.
Houston guard Fred VanVleet led all scorers with 24 points. Tyler Herro led Milwaukee in scoring with 23 points.
The Rockets led for 90% of the game. Houston's
largest lead was 35 points. The Rockets also outrebounded Milwaukee, 44-40.
The Bucks will next play Saturday against Cleveland. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT at Fiserv Forum.
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