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Maxey scores 36, Embiid has triple-double in 76ers' 128-122 overtime win over the Rockets

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Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights

PHILADELPHIA -- — 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 on Thursday night.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 26 points for the 76ers, who evened their home record at 12-12. Paul George returned to the lineup for Philadelphia after missing two straight games due to left knee injury management and had 10 points.

Kevin Durant scored 36 points for the Rockets, who had won three in a row. Amen Thompson added 17 for Houston.

The 76ers scored the first five points of the extra session, on George’s 3-pointer and VJ Edgecombe’s follow from close range after he grabbed an offensive rebound, to take control.

Philadelphia had a chance to win it in regulation, but Durant blocked Maxey’s driving layup attempt with 13.2 seconds left. Maxey added 10 assists.

The 76ers opened up a 94-88 lead early in the fourth quarter, but it took 3:23 for Philadelphia to score another point. Reed Sheppard’s third 3-pointer of the quarter put Houston up 105-96 with 6:25 remaining. The 76ers tied it twice late in regulation, the last on Maxey’s layup with 40.1 seconds left.

Aaron Holiday (back spasms) was downgraded from questionable to out for the Rockets. Houston also was without center Steven Adams (left ankle sprain).

Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving, who led the 76ers to the 1983 NBA title, was in attendance.

Up next

Rockets: At Detroit on Friday night.

76ers: Host Knicks on Saturday.

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Game Information

Game Information

Time, Location & Referees
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Venue
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia, PA
Date & Time
12:00 AM, January 23, 2026
Coverage
Space City Home Network, NBC Sports Phil, NBA League Pass
Attendance
19,746
Referees
John Goble, CJ Washington, Nick Buchert

Regular Season Series

PHI leads series 1-0

Game Analysis

Statistics visualization

Game Stats

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Rockets
76ers
46-99FG49-89
46Field Goal %55
18-403PT11-32
45Three Point %34
12-24FT19-22
15Offensive Rebounds9
31Defensive Rebounds37
33Assists41
13Steals13
5Blocks4
16Turnovers15
2Technical Fouls0
24Points Conceded Off Turnovers19
28Fast Break Points31
18Fouls23
9Largest Lead9

Current Standings

2025-26 Southwest Standings

TEAMWLPCTSTRK
San Antonio5918.766W11
Houston4729.618W4
Memphis2551.329L2
New Orleans2552.325L6
Dallas2452.316L2

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAMWLPCTSTRK
Boston5125.671W1
New York4928.636W1
Philadelphia4234.553W1
Toronto4234.553L2
Brooklyn1858.237L1

Play by Play

Play By Play

Recent plays and game events
TIMEPLAY
12:00
Alperen Sengun vs. Joel Embiid (Kelly Oubre Jr. gains possession)
00
11:46
Tyrese Maxey misses 27-foot three point jumper
00
11:45
Kevin Durant defensive rebound
00
11:25
Alperen Sengun lost ball turnover (VJ Edgecombe steals)
00
11:22
Paul George makes running dunk
20
11:04
Amen Thompson makes 1-foot dunk
22
10:50
Joel Embiid misses two point shot
22
10:48
Jabari Smith Jr. defensive rebound
22
10:44
Kevin Durant makes 26-foot running jump shot (Amen Thompson assists)
25
10:44
Paul George shooting foul
25
10:44
Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 1
26
10:27
Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 2-foot turnaround jump shot (VJ Edgecombe assists)
46
10:13
Jabari Smith Jr. misses 24-foot three point jumper
46
10:12
Amen Thompson offensive rebound
46
10:08
Jabari Smith Jr. misses 25-foot three point jumper
46
10:07
Paul George defensive rebound
46
9:53
Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper (Joel Embiid assists)
76
9:33
Jabari Smith Jr. misses 7-foot step back jumpshot
76
9:31
Paul George defensive rebound
76
9:22
Joel Embiid lost ball turnover (Amen Thompson steals)
76
9:15
Alperen Sengun makes running layup (Amen Thompson assists)
78
8:51
Kelly Oubre Jr. misses 10-foot fade away jump shot
78
8:49
Kevin Durant defensive rebound
78
8:42
Kevin Durant misses 26-foot running jump shot
78
8:41
Joel Embiid defensive rebound
78
8:40
Josh Okogie personal foul
78
8:30
Tyrese Maxey misses 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
78
8:28
Josh Okogie defensive rebound
78
8:22
Jabari Smith Jr. makes 1-foot running dunk (Amen Thompson assists)
710
8:06
VJ Edgecombe makes dunk (Tyrese Maxey assists)
910
7:48
Alperen Sengun makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jabari Smith Jr. assists)
913
7:22
Alperen Sengun blocks Paul George 's 1-foot dunk
913
7:20
Kevin Durant defensive rebound
913
7:18
Kelly Oubre Jr. shooting foul
913
7:18
Kevin Durant misses free throw 1 of 2
913
7:18
Rockets offensive team rebound
913
7:18
Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
914
7:06
Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 5-foot pullup jump shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
1114
7:06
Alperen Sengun shooting foul
1114
7:06
Kelly Oubre Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
1214
6:47
Josh Okogie makes 23-foot step back jumpshot (Kevin Durant assists)
1216
6:39
Tyrese Maxey misses two point shot
1216
6:37
Alperen Sengun defensive rebound
1216
6:33
Jabari Smith Jr. makes 22-foot running jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
1219
6:31
76ers Full timeout
1219
6:19
Joel Embiid makes 1-foot dunk (Kelly Oubre Jr. assists)
1419
6:06
Amen Thompson makes 2-foot layup (Alperen Sengun assists)
1421
6:06
VJ Edgecombe shooting foul
1421
6:06
Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 1
1422
5:56
VJ Edgecombe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Paul George assists)
1722
5:37
Paul George shooting foul
1722
5:37
Alperen Sengun misses free throw 1 of 2
1722
5:37
Rockets offensive team rebound
1722
5:37
Tari Eason enters the game for Amen Thompson
1722
5:37
Alperen Sengun misses free throw 2 of 2
1722
5:35
Kelly Oubre Jr. defensive rebound
1722
5:18
Tyrese Maxey misses 26-foot three point jumper
1722
5:17
Jabari Smith Jr. defensive rebound
1722
5:00
Alperen Sengun misses 26-foot three point jumper
1722
4:57
VJ Edgecombe defensive rebound
1722
4:51
Joel Embiid misses 5-foot hook shot
1722
4:47
Joel Embiid offensive rebound
1722
4:47
Joel Embiid makes tip shot
1922
4:23
shot clock turnover
1922
4:23
Dominick Barlow enters the game for Paul George
1922
4:13
VJ Edgecombe misses 28-foot three point pullup jump shot
1922
4:10
Tyrese Maxey offensive rebound
1922
4:06
Joel Embiid misses 26-foot three point jumper
1922
4:03
Tari Eason defensive rebound
1922
3:51
Kelly Oubre Jr. blocks Tari Eason 's 25-foot three point jumper
1922
3:50
Rockets offensive team rebound
1922
3:50
Dorian Finney-Smith enters the game for Jabari Smith Jr.
1922
3:44
Kevin Durant misses 19-foot fade away jump shot
1922
3:40
VJ Edgecombe defensive rebound
1922
3:37
Tyrese Maxey makes 27-foot running jump shot (VJ Edgecombe assists)
2222
3:12
Kevin Durant makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
2224
2:44
Joel Embiid makes 15-foot jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
2424
2:22
Josh Okogie makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
2427
2:01
Tyrese Maxey misses 27-foot three point jumper
2427
1:57
Dominick Barlow offensive rebound
2427
1:55
Tyrese Maxey makes 3-foot two point shot (Dominick Barlow assists)
2627
1:54
Rockets Full timeout
2627
1:54
Quentin Grimes enters the game for Joel Embiid
2627
1:54
Adem Bona enters the game for VJ Edgecombe
2627
1:54
Reed Sheppard enters the game for Kevin Durant
2627
1:54
Clint Capela enters the game for Josh Okogie
2627
1:54
Amen Thompson enters the game for Alperen Sengun
2627
1:37
Dorian Finney-Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Reed Sheppard assists)
2630
1:19
Dominick Barlow makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kelly Oubre Jr. assists)
2930
1:05
Tari Eason makes 26-foot three point jumper (Amen Thompson assists)
2933
50.4
Tyrese Maxey misses 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2933
49.4
Dominick Barlow offensive rebound
2933
44.2
Dominick Barlow lost ball turnover (Tari Eason steals)
2933
36.8
Adem Bona shooting foul
2933
36.8
Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2934
36.8
Amen Thompson misses free throw 2 of 2
2934
34.8
Adem Bona defensive rebound
2934
20.5
Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Adem Bona assists)
3234
1.1
Tari Eason misses driving floating jump shot
3234
1.1
Rockets offensive team rebound
3234
0.0
End of the 1st Quarter
3234

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