NBA roundup: Rockets fend off a late rally to beat the Bucks

Sengun combined 21 points with 11 rebounds, while Smith contributed 14 points and 12 boards. Despite Milwaukee narrowing a once 21-point deficit to 102-99 with 1:50 remaining in the game, Sengun assisted Smith in sinking a corner three-pointer just 18 seconds later, securing the victory for the Rockets.

Antetokounmpo displayed exceptional performance, finishing with 48 points and 17 rebounds. However, Damian Lillard (18 points, eight assists) and Khris Middleton (10 points, five assists) struggled, shooting only 8-for-25, resulting in the Bucks losing for the third time in four games.

The Rockets had seven players scoring in double figures, with Jalen Green and Jeff Green both contributing 16 points, while Fred VanVleet added 14 points and seven assists.

In the Celtics' game against the Pacers, Boston emerged victorious with a score of 118-101. Jayson Tatum led the game with 38 points, and Jaylen Brown finished with 31 points, putting an end to the Pacers' six-game winning streak in Indianapolis.

Tatum also showcased his versatility with 13 rebounds and six assists, along with making eight of his 13 three-point attempts.

For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points and seven assists, but the team struggled from beyond the arc, making only eight of their 42 three-point attempts (19 percent). Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 20 points, while Buddy Hield and Myles Turner added 15 and 12 points, respectively.

Julius Randle had a strong comeback performance, scoring 39 points as the Knicks dominated the game against the Washington Wizards. After a quiet night in Philadelphia where he only scored eight points, Randle played a key role in securing the Knicks' fourth consecutive victory of the season. He displayed great accuracy, making 13 of 23 shots from the field and 10 of 13 free throws. Additionally, Randle contributed seven rebounds and five assists to the team's success.

Although Kyle Kuzma scored 27 points for the Wizards, it wasn't enough to prevent their fourth consecutive loss. Deni Avdija also had an impressive performance with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Despite shooting at a decent 47.1 percent, the Wizards struggled with turnovers, allowing the Knicks to score 23 points off 20 turnovers.

In another game, the Utah Jazz defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 120-109. Lauri Markkanen played a crucial role in Utah's victory, scoring 33 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Collin Sexton contributed 22 points and 10 assists, while John Collins added 19 points. Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler also made significant contributions with 18 and 10 points respectively.

For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey led the team with 25 points, followed by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 24 points. Paul Reed had a season-high of 16 points. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid was unable to play due to swelling in his left knee.