The Milwaukee Bucks fell 100-97 at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, and Damian Lillard was not pleased with what he feels was the reason why. Lillard believes a late foul called on him should have been a shooting foul,
The Bucks scored just 12 points in the 4th quarter. Milwaukee’s defense played well holding the Rockets to just 15 points in the final stanza. The Bucks thought they would get three free throws late when Damian Lillard got fouled but the referees ruled the foul happened before the shot attempt.
Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard (0) reacts after being fouled during the closing seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025,
Rockets 100, Bucks 97. Houston defeats Milwaukee, 100-97, as Damian Lillard missed a deep left arc 3PT attempt as time expired in regulation. The Rockets move to 36-22