Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 9, 2025

Houston's fourth-quarter explosion decided this one. The Rockets erupted for 40 points in the final frame while Milwaukee managed just 30, combining for 70 points in Q4—the game's highest-scoring quarter and the period that ultimately swung a 7-point final margin in Houston's favor.

The Bucks kept pace early, with the teams combining for 58 points in Q1 and 53 in Q2 for a 111-111 halftime deadlock. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant through two quarters, finishing with 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Ryan Rollins added 19 points and 5 assists. But Houston's depth proved decisive down the stretch. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 31 points and 7 assists, and Alperen Sengun orchestrated the offense with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds.

The second half saw the game's character shift dramatically. After a relatively quiet third quarter—56 combined points—both teams unloaded in the fourth, with Houston's offensive firepower finally breaking through. The Rockets' 122-115 final wrapped at 237 combined points, reflecting the back-and-forth rhythm: a balanced first half giving way to Houston's late takeover. Myles Turner's 13 points and Turner's rim protection couldn't contain the Rockets' closing surge.