Houston defeated Milwaukee 132–100 on October 28 at Fiserv Forum, according to the NBA’s final result.
The Rockets improved to 5–0 despite playing without leading scorer Alperen Sengun, who was sidelined by low-back soreness, the Associated Press reported.
Fred VanVleet led Houston with 24 points, and Amen Thompson added 23. VanVleet, who missed the previous season because of a torn knee ligament, made four three-pointers and scored 15 consecutive Rockets points during the third quarter.
Houston established control earlier, outscoring Milwaukee 34–14 in the second quarter to take a 57–35 halftime lead. The Rockets shot 54.8% for the game and converted 23 of 26 free throws.
Kevin Durant scored 18 points, while Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 16 in 15 minutes. Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 23 points, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 19 as the Bucks fell to 1–4.
Houston next visits Dallas for NBA Cup play Friday. Milwaukee hosts Cleveland on Saturday.
Sources NBA Final: https://www.nba.com/game/hou-vs-mil-0022600138/blueprint Associated Press via Winnipeg Free Press: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/28/fred-vanvleet-and-amen-thompson-lift-undefeated-rockets-past-bucks-132-100