76ers vs Rockets
Thu, Jan 22
Final/OT
76ers
76ers
(23 - 19)
128
-
122
Rockets
Rockets
(26 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | 32 | 36 | 22 | 25 | 13 | 128 |
| Rockets | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 122 |
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Joel Embiid
PHI | #21 | C/F
32
15
10
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
36
7
3
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 56% chance of winning the game
Despite Joel Embiid's expected return, the Rockets are favored to extend their winning streak due to superior depth and Philadelphia's recent struggles at home.
Key Analysis
- • Steven Adams is out indefinitely with a Grade 3 ankle sprain, removing Houston's top offensive rebounder from the rotation.
- • Joel Embiid is probable to return after resting the previous game, providing a critical interior advantage against Alperen Sengun.
- • Paul George remains questionable with a knee injury, potentially leaving the 76ers without a key secondary scorer and defender.
- • The Rockets enter with strong momentum having won three straight games, whereas Philadelphia has lost four of its last six contests.
- • Houston holds the league's best rebounding rate, though the absence of Adams will test their ability to maintain this dominance.
- • Tyrese Maxey must improve his shooting efficiency after going 7-for-25 in the recent loss to Phoenix for Philadelphia to compete.
