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The Houston Rockets are riding high on a five-game winning streak and have emerged as one of the hottest teams in the league. Over their last 10 games, they've posted an impressive 8-2 record while averaging nearly 116 points per contest. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, shooting just under 47% from the field and a shade above 74% from the free throw line.
What's been most remarkable is their dominant rebounding, grabbing almost 53 boards per game over this stretch. The Rockets have also tightened up their defense, holding opponents to just over 105 points while forcing over 12 turnovers per outing. James Harden and company are playing with a swagger, racking up steals and blocking shots at a high rate.
On the other side, the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled to find their rhythm. Over their last 10 games, they've managed just a 3-7 record while allowing 112 points per game. Their offense has sputtered, shooting under 47% from the field and hovering around 68% from the charity stripe. The Bucks have also been sloppy with the ball, coughing it up over 12 times a night.
While Milwaukee has grabbed just over 43 rebounds per contest, they've been unable to slow opposing offenses or get their own offense in gear. The Bucks will need to shore up their defense and take better care of the basketball to have a chance against the surging Rockets.