Short-Handed Bucks Shock Celtics, Snap Streak; Rockets Outlast Clippers in Wild Finish

• Short-handed Milwaukee Bucks, without Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeated the Boston Celtics 116-101, ending their five-game win streak.
• The Bucks overcame a 14-point deficit with a strong second-half surge, led by Kyle Kuzma (31 pts), Kevin Porter Jr. (triple-double), and Bobby Portis Jr. (27 pts).
• The Boston Celtics struggled significantly in the second half, making only 3 of 26 three-point attempts, allowing the Bucks to take control.
• In another NBA game, the Houston Rockets narrowly beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-113 in a tight contest.
• Alperen Sengun (22 pts, 15 rebs) and Amen Thompson's late game-winner secured the victory for the Rockets, while the Clippers' losing streak extended to 8 losses in 9 games.

Why It Matters: Unexpected NBA upsets show team depth and impact playoff races.