The Milwaukee Bucks tumble 132-100 to a surging Houston Rockets, dropping to 1-4 in the 2026-27 season. Tyler Herro tops the Bucks with 23 points and four threes, but the team shoots just 39.6% overall and 27.5% from three. In the postgame press conference, Herro frames the loss as a "learning experience" for the young squad, emphasizing professionalism and mindset. Coach Taylor Jenkins admits inadequate preparation and praises rookie Brayden Burries, who adds 10 points and five rebounds after a second‑half surge. The defeat highlights the Bucks’ early‑season struggles and development focus.
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the franchise’s first World Series title on Oct. 28, 2026, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 at Tropicana Field. Key contributors included catcher William Contreras, Cooper Pratt and Jacob Misiorowski. The victory prompted the city’s NBA team, the Milwaukee Bucks, to post a congratulatory tweet, even as the Bucks struggle early in the season with a 1-4 record after a 132-100 loss to the Houston Rockets. Bucks guard Tyler Herro, a lifelong Brewers fan, highlighted the shared city pride amid roster upheavals involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and others.
The Houston Rockets hand the Milwaukee Bucks a 132-100 drubbing, exposing the Bucks’ rebuilding woes. Rookie Ryan Rollins struggles with a D‑grade (4 points, 2‑14 shooting) while Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. rebounds with a B‑grade (19 points, 7‑13 shooting). Houston’s Tyler Herro shines, posting 23 points on 9‑13 shooting for a B grade, and the Rockets’ defense swallows Milwaukee’s offense. Other Bucks receive mixed grades: Kuzma (D+), Turner (C‑), Ware (D), Jakucionis (C‑), Burries (C+), and AJ Green (C). The game underscores the Rockets’ title‑contending momentum and the Bucks’ need to regroup early in the season.
The Houston Rockets extend their perfect start to 5-0 with a 132-100 demolition of the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 28, 2026. Fred VanVleet leads the backcourt, posting a career‑best 24 points on 7‑for‑14 shooting, while Amen Thompson adds 23. Kevin Durant contributes 18 points on efficient 5‑for‑9 shooting, and Jabari Smith Jr. scores 14. The Rockets shoot 55% overall and 45% from three, limiting Milwaukee to 40% and dominating the rebounding and fast‑break categories. Despite missing Alperen Şengün, Steven Adams, and Marcus Smart, Houston’s depth shines as Clint Capela and Bogdan Bogdan add double‑digit scoring. The win cements the Rockets as the league’s top team heading into a tougher schedule.
Fred VanVleet scored 24 points and Amen Thompson added 23 as the Houston Rockets remained undefeated with a 132-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. Houston improved to 5-0 with its fifth consecutive win to open the season, overcoming the absence of leading scorer Alperen Sengun, who sat out with […]
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Ja Morant returns to Memphis as the Trail Blazers, 3‑0 this season, visit the Grizzlies on Thursday. Morant says he holds no grudges and aims for a championship, while coach Tuomas Iisalo stresses their past good relationship. Meanwhile, New Orleans’ Herbert Jones sees a career‑low 17 minutes per game but remains untouchable in trade talks, Houston’s Alperen Sengun deals with a back issue that could sideline him, and Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg bursts out with 25 points, 6.3 assists and 3.7 steals per game, eyeing a spot on the 2028 Team USA roster.
The Houston Rockets remain perfect to start the 2026-27 NBA season behind their incredible depth as they blow out the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100.
The Houston Rockets dominate the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100 on Oct. 28, 2026, at the Fiserv Forum. Fred VanVleet leads Houston with 24 points, while Amen Thompson adds 23 in the third quarter to push the lead to 95-69. Milwaukee’s Tyler Herro tops the Bucks with 23 points, but the team struggles offensively, shooting just 4‑of‑21 in the second quarter and never closing the gap. Despite a brief fourth‑quarter surge, the Bucks fall to 1‑4 on the season under coach Jenkins. The blowout highlights Houston’s balanced attack and defensive pressure against a struggling Bucks squad.
The Milwaukee Bucks thought they had a chance against the Houston Rockets. But Fred VanVleet came along. The Rockets remained undefeated at 5-0 after walloping the Bucks, 132-100, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. Houston put the game away in the third quarter behind VanVleet’s hot shooting. The veteran guard scored 15 straight points, burying the […]
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The Dallas Mavericks have exercised the $17.4 million fourth‑year option on 21‑year‑old forward Zaccharie Risacher, confirming his stay for the 2027 season. Acquired in the three‑team deal that sent Luguentz Dort to Atlanta, Risacher has posted 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 30 minutes over four games, though his shooting is uneven (17.6% from three, 30.8% overall). He set a franchise debut record with five steals against the Rockets. Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, GM Mike Schmitz and coach Dusty May praise his defensive impact and hustle as he finds his role alongside stars Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
The Houston Rockets aim for a 5‑0 start as they travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Oct. 28, 2026, at 7 PM CST. The Rockets line up Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant and Tari Eason, while Milwaukee starts Ryan Rollins, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner. The game will be broadcast on Space City Home Network and streamed on the SB Nation app, where fans can join the live chat. Will Houston keep its unbeaten streak?
Former Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe isn’t surprised that James Harden still performs at an All‑Star level in his 18th season. Keefe, who worked with Harden from Oklahoma City through Houston and Brooklyn, credits the guard’s daily work ethic, early‑night shooting routines, and high basketball IQ for his longevity. The Cavaliers, who recently signed Harden to a three‑year, $97 million guarantee, hope his dedication will keep him effective alongside Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley for at least three more seasons. Keefe emphasizes that Harden’s consistent elite play is no accident—it’s the result of relentless preparation since day one.
Two losses to the Houston Rockets answered two important questions for the Atlanta Hawks.
Raptors The Raptors didn’t bring back Kawhi Leonard expecting perfect attendance. Still, having to adjust without him before October ends probably wasn’t the preferred introduction. Leonard is expected to miss weeks with swelling in his left knee, though imaging revealed no structural damage. As Sean Keane of Yardbarker writes, Toronto accepted the availability concerns when […]
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The Mavericks face a deadline to decide on exercising Zaccharie Rischer’s $17.4 million rookie option, with the former No. 1 pick battling a 30.8% field‑goal rate but leading the league in “stocks” (steals + blocks) at 16 in four games. Coach Dusty May praises his defensive impact despite missed shots. Meanwhile, Rockets center Alperen Şengün deals with a mild back strain that could sideline him for several games, while former NBA big man Omer Yurtseven joins the Rio Grande Valley Vipers’ training camp. In Memphis, Ty Jerome rebounds from a calf injury, posting 29.8 points and 6.3 assists in a 4‑0 start and earning Player of the Week honors.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun could miss several games after suffering a back injury, according to head coach Ime Udoka. The Turkish international experienced discomfort during Houston’s recent game against the Atlanta Hawks but managed to remain on the court and help his team secure a victory. Despite dealing with pain, Sengun delivered an impressive […]
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Former NBA star Tracy McGrady has revealed that missing the opportunity to face Kobe Bryant in the 2009 NBA playoffs remains one of the biggest disappointments of his career. McGrady was playing for the Houston Rockets at the time but was forced to end his season because of a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. […]
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The Dallas Mavericks announce that stretch big Santi Aldama, acquired in a July six‑team deal, moves from the Texas Legends back to the active roster as part of his return‑to‑play protocol. Initially listed as "out," Aldama is now "doubtful" for the Wednesday game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and could debut on Friday versus the Houston Rockets or Monday versus the Sacramento Kings. Averaging 15 points per game last season, his floor‑running, lane‑filling skill set could bolster a Mavericks squad that already posted wins over Indiana, a healed Tyrese Haliburton, and a revamped Miami Heat.
The Bucks host the unbeaten Rockets as Kevin Durant looks to lead Houston to its fifth consecutive victory.
The Hawks face the Heat and Cavaliers as they look to bounce back from two poor 3-point shooting losses to the Rockets.
The Milwaukee Bucks clinch a narrow win over the Indiana Pacers and keep forward Pete Nance on the roster after he rejected two‑way offers from the Lakers and 76ers. Insider Marc Stein reports the Bucks persuaded the 26‑year‑old, who went undrafted in 2023 and has shuffled between teams, to stay with Milwaukee on another two‑way deal. Nance appeared in 47 games last season, starting six, providing size and athleticism at power forward. The Bucks, now in a rebuilding phase, host the Houston Rockets Wednesday night.
Anthony Edwards, Paolo Banchero, Jimmy Butler and Alperen Sengun are among the notable players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Wednesday, October 28. Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie Irving and Lauri Markkanen are questionable, while AJ Dybantsa has been upgraded to available for Washington. The 10-game schedule includes multiple key absences, with Minnesota without Edwards […]
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The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season. Houston’s latest injury report Wednesday morning ruled Sengun out because of low back soreness. The Rockets will begin a two-game road trip against Milwaukee at […]
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The Houston Rockets’ 2026‑27 title window suddenly widens as the Oklahoma City Thunder lose key players Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren to injuries, and the San Antonio Spurs struggle with a mismatched three‑guard line‑up. With the Thunder likely missing significant contributors and the Spurs stuck in a roster logjam, the Rockets could climb to the league’s top three if they stay healthy and make a smart, low‑key addition—perhaps a reliable backup big man—rather than chasing high‑profile but underperforming veterans. The article argues that timing and prudent trades are crucial as the offseason market remains thin.
The Boston Celtics edged out a hungry Brooklyn Nets squad on Oct. 28, 2026, earning their second straight win of the season. Jayson Tatum dominated, drawing constant free throws, attacking the rim, and sealing the game with a buzzer‑beating clutch shot. When the three‑pointer faltered, coach Joe Mazzulla shifted the offense inside, with 38% of shots taken within four feet—a strategic tweak fans have praised. The win sets the stage for upcoming matchups against the Chicago Bulls on Friday and the Houston Rockets on Saturday, discussed in today’s Celtics Chronicle podcast with Adam and Mike Weber.