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.

Philadelphia 76ers host the Houston Rockets tonight at 7:00 pm ET. The Rockets, with a slightly better record, are expected to have an edge. Key players like Tyrese Maxey for the 76ers and Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun for the Rockets will be crucial.

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.

Philadelphia hosts the New York Knicks following the Philadelphia 76ers' 128-122 overtime win over the Houston Rockets.

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.

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

The Pistons lead the all-time series 77-75, and have won two straight in the series. Detroit is a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. Pistons odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 217.