Durant Leads Rockets’ Late Surge Past Bucks 122–115 in Milwaukee Comeback

The Houston Rockets pulled off a dramatic comeback Sunday, rallying from a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-115 at Fiserv Forum.

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and added seven assists, taking over down the stretch with a key jumper with 1:42 remaining that gave Houston the lead for good.

Alperen Şengün added 23 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and Reed Sheppard came off the bench to spark the late run with 16 points and four 3-pointers.

The Rockets trailed by 11 at halftime and appeared in trouble as the Bucks had built a 14-point cushion. But Houston outscored Milwaukee 22-7 in the final 4:33 to flip the game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 37 points and eight rebounds but missed four free throws in the final 90 seconds that proved costly.

Houston improved to 6-3 with the win, while Milwaukee fell to 6-4. The Rockets will return home for the next stretch, looking to build off their road victory.

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