The Houston Rockets (5-3) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (6-3) this afternoon at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in a matchup featuring two of the league’s premier frontcourt anchors.
Houston has opened the season with one of the league’s strongest efficiency profiles, leaning into a size-and-skill frontcourt supported by improved spacing around Kevin Durant.
The Rockets rank fourth in scoring at 122.9 points per game. Durant leads with 24.0 points per game, followed by Alperen Sengun at 22.8. Their rebounding has been a major edge — they are tied for the league lead at 48.9 per game — and they rank seventh in defensive rating at 111.3.
Amen Thompson has taken a notable step forward in his third season, averaging 18.0 points and 5.4 assists. He posted back-to-back performances of 27 points or more earlier in the week but struggled in Friday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs (4-of-12 for 14 points), which snapped Houston’s five-game win streak.
Milwaukee is 2-2 over its last four, dropping games to the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings before handling the Chicago Bulls on Friday. That win required a dominant performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.4 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 6.6 assists — statistically one of his strongest starts — but it also highlights the degree to which the Bucks currently rely on him.
Predictions
Houston’s size and half-court efficiency should give them an edge, especially if they can control the glass and limit Milwaukee to one shot per possession. The Bucks remain heavily dependent on Giannis to generate offense, and Houston has the length to at least make those touches more taxing.
Prediction: Rockets 118, Bucks 113
How to Watch Rockets vs. Bucks
Tip-off for today’s Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks game is set for 3:30 PM Eastern / 2:30 PM Central at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The game airs locally on Space City Home Network and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.
Fans in the Bucks broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.
Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.
Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM Eastern / 2:30 PM Central
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TV: Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)