Tyrese Maxey scores 36, Joel Embiid has triple-double as Philadelphia 76ers beat Rockets in OT

Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122.

Houston faces Philadelphia on 3-game win streak

BOTTOM LINE: Houston seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Philadelphia. The 76ers have gone 11-12 at home. Philadelphia scores 116.5 points and has outscored opponents by 1.1 points per game.

Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 22, 2026)

The Houston Rockets, facing significant injuries to key veterans like Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet, visit the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia's availability hinges on Joel Embiid and Paul George, with their absences amplifying the roles of guards like Tyrese Maxey.
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Philadelphia hosts Houston after Simmons' 42-point outing

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Houston Rockets after Ben Simmons scored 42 points in the 76ers' 134-123 loss to the Jazz. The 76ers have gone 11-2 in home games. Philadelphia is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving ...

Five Things the Rockets Must Do in the First Six Minutes Tonight in Philadelphia

Key to victory: dominate paint, protect the ball, and leverage gravity. Houston must survive Philadelphia's opening surge to control the game's tempo.
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