Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Game Preview (02/25): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 25, 2025, 22:58 IST

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The Houston Rockets have been facing difficulties, losing seven of their last ten games due to the absence of Fred VanVleet, who has missed nine straight games. With VanVleet's return uncertain for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Rockets will rely on Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Sengun.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Game Preview (02/25): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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The Houston Rockets' recent struggles can be partly attributed to the absence of veteran point guard Fred VanVleet, who missed his ninth straight game on Saturday's loss to the Utah Jazz. Since VanVleet left the February 1st game against the Brooklyn Nets early with a right ankle injury, the Rockets have lost seven of their last ten. They'll look to turn things around Tuesday as they begin a three-game homestand against the Milwaukee Bucks. VanVleet, who practiced on Monday, is a game-time decision. In his absence, Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Sengun have shared playmaking duties, with varying degrees of success.
Continue reading to learn more about the match, including injury reports, start time, and more.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Projected Starting Five (February 25, 2025)

Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Damian Lillard	25.6	4.7	7.5
Giannis Antetokounmpo	31.0	12.0	5.8
Taurean Prince	7.9	3.7	1.9
Kyle Kuzma	15.4	6.1	2.5
Brook Lopez	12.5	4.8	1.7

Houston Rockets Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Fred VanVleet	14.6	3.9	5.0
Jalen Green	21.5	4.3	3.1
Amen Thompson	13.9	8.1	3.5
Jabari Smith Jr.	11.7	6.5	1.0
Alperen Sengun	19.0	10.5	4.9

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Key Players to Watch on (February 25, 2025)

Milwaukee Bucks Key Players

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Damian Lillard

Houston Rockets Key Players

Jalen Green
Alperen Sengun

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Injury Report of (February 25, 2025)

Milwaukee Bucks:

Player	Status	Injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo	GTD	Calf
Pat Connaughton	OUT	Calf
Bobby Portis	OUT	Suspension
Liam Robbins	OUT	Groin
Gary Trent Jr	GTD	Knee

Houston Rockets :

Player	Status	Injury
Steven Adams	GTD	Ankle
Dillon Brooks	GTD	Illness
Tari Eason	GTD	Lower Leg
Jae’Sean Tate	GTD	Back
Fred VanVleet	GTD	Ankle
Cody Zeller	OUT	Personal

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Team Stats of (February 25, 2025)

Statistics	Milwaukee Bucks	Houston Rockets
Records	32-24	35-22
Standings	4th	5th
Home/Away	12-15	18-9
OFF RTG	14th	13th
DEF RTG	11th	4th
NET RTG	11th	7th

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Previous Matchups

The last time the Houston Rockets faced the Milwaukee Bucks was on November 18, 2024. The Bucks were able to win that game with a point margin, as the Rockets scored 101. Brook Lopez 27 points.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Leading Players of (February 25, 2025)

Statistic	Milwaukee Bucks (Leaders)	Houston Rockets (Leaders)
Points	Giannis Antetokoumpo (31.0)	Jalen Green (21.5)
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokoumpo (12.0)	Alperen Sengun (10.5)
Assists	Damian Lillard (7.5)	Fred VanVleet (5.8)

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Date, Time, and Venue

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets will go live from Toyota Center, Houston, TX at 08:00 PM ET, on Tuesday.

How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets: Streaming Details of (February 25, 2025)

TV: ESPN, Max
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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