Monta Ellis' last-second 3-pointer lifts Bucks past Rockets

Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-2-28 14:36:11

Monta Ellis' last second 3-pointer gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-107 victory over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night in Houston.

The Rockets dominated the game for the majority of night, but Ellis sank an off-balance 3-pointer just before the final buzzer.

The game remained close throughout as the Bucks took a one-point lead going into the fourth quarter and the game was tied in the final seconds.

Ellis proved to be the difference in the fourth quarter as he netted nine of his game-high 27 points to lead his team to victory.

Ersan Ilyasova added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks.

James Harden led the Rockets with 25 points, seven assists and four steals. Chandler Parsons added 20 points, and Omer Asik added an impressive 16 points and 22 rebounds.

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