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

Houston, Feb 28 (IANS)

Monta Ellis #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates the winning three point shot against the Houston Rockets on February 27, 2013 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Monta Ellis’ last second three-pointer gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-107 victory over the Houston Rockets here in the NBA.

The Rockets dominated the game for large parts on Wednesday 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, reports Xinhua.

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.