In the second half, the Rockets made efforts to reduce the 76ers’ lead. They cut it to -13 (81:68) and even managed to draw a fifth foul from Joel Embiid midway through the third quarter, who had 33 points at that moment. However, they couldn’t narrow the gap to single digits. The 76ers once again accelerated, regaining a +28 lead (106:78), and maintained their advantage comfortably until the end of the game.
Joel Embiid had a fantastic game, scoring 41 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey followed with 27 points. For the defeated Rockets, Jalen Green was the top scorer with 20 points, and Alperen Sengun had a good performance with 19 points.
With this win, the Philadelphia 76ers have a record of 25-13, securing the third position in the Eastern Conference, while the Houston Rockets, with a 19-20 record, are in the 10th position in the Western Conference.
The next game for the 76ers will feature a duel between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, as the Denver Nuggets visit 76ers tomorrow night. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets will be on the road against the New York Knicks.