The Houston Rockets (33-20) are already fifth in the Western Conference, and soon they’ll get even stronger. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand), who’s been out since Jan. 3, is targeting a return date of Feb.

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Jalen Green had 25 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in a game where Amen Thompson was ejected for a hard foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be taking on the Houston Rockets later today as they try to keep the winning ways going strong. But the Bucks could be facing a Rockets team without the services of a few players.

The foot of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was out of bounds to start what proved to be the winning possession in the closing seconds, but on-court officials didn't see it. Now, approximately three months later,

They play to [Ime Udoka”s] attitude. Physical, tough. First time in a while you can say they have a solid culture.”