NBA: Warriors beat Rockets again, Bucks tie series

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA (AA) - The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 115-109 on Tuesday evening to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.

In the Western Conference semi-final showdown, the Warriors controlled the pace with 29-20 lead, especially after James Harden checked out of the game following an eye injury.

During this period, Chris Paul and Clint Capela kept the Rockets at a distance. Harden checked back in the game with seven minutes to go in the half, but the Rockets were down 49-58.

The Warriors, in the second half, did not let the Rockets come close until the middle of the fourth quarter, and eventually held on to win 115-109.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Stephen Curry scored 20, Klay Thompson scored 21.

Draymond Green once again gave an all-around performance with 15 points 12 rebounds and 7 assists, while veteran forward Andre Igoudala chipped in 16 points.

For the Rockets, Harden's 29 points, Paul's 18 point-7 rebound-6 assist performances were not enough.

The series will shift to Houston, where Game 3 will be played on Saturday.

- Bucks beat Celtics, tie series at 1-1

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics on a dominant display at home, tying the Eastern Conference semi-finals series at 1-1 with a 123-102 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Khris Middleton scored 28 points by shooting 7/10 from the three-point line.

The series will shift to Boston for games 3 and 4.