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Westbrook scores 31 as Rockets get 120-116 win over Bucks

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Posted at 5:36 AM, Aug 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-03 06:36:36-04

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets used strong defense down the stretch for a 120-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Houston tied an NBA record for most 3-point attempts in a regulation game with 61, making 21 of them, and forced 22 turnovers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists to lead Milwaukee.

He joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to have 15 games with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a season in the last 50 years.

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