Rockets Drop 100 on Bucks to Remain Undefeated

Houston Dominates in Victory

The Houston Rockets extended their perfect start to the season, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The victory was secured at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, before a crowd of 12,232 fans. With the win, Houston improves its record to 5-0, while Milwaukee falls to 1-4.

Key Performances

Fred VanVleet was the standout performer for the visiting Rockets, leading all scorers with 24 points and adding five assists. He provided crucial spacing and playmaking throughout the contest. Tyler Herro topped the Bucks' scoring chart with 23 points.

On the glass, Tari Eason controlled the boards for Houston with nine rebounds, while Kel'el Ware led Milwaukee with eight rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis facilitated the Bucks' offense with six assists.

Game Flow

Houston established an early rhythm, trading blows with Milwaukee in a tightly contested first quarter that ended 23-21. The Rockets began to pull away in the second period, outscoring the home team 34-14 to take a commanding lead into halftime. Houston’s offensive efficiency continued in the third quarter, where they scored 38 points to Milwaukee’s 34, further widening the gap.

The fourth quarter saw Houston maintain its dominance with 37 points, sealing the comprehensive 32-point victory.

Season Context

The result reinforces Houston's status as an early-season contender, remaining undefeated through five games. The loss marks a challenging start for Milwaukee, which now sits at 1-4 on the young season. Both teams will look to regroup as the regular season progresses.

Sources

ESPN