The Houston Rockets will hope to continue their winning ways against a Philadelphia 76ers team spearheaded by a talented young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe Thursday. Philadelphia has enjoyed a more successful 2025-26 regular season than a lot of folks foresaw and is in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
So long as Houston doesn’t let the 76ers’ starting backcourt to go off for 50-plus combined points, the Rockets will continue their dominance at home. They’ll improve to 16-3 at Toyota Center on the campaign.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 26-15 record and three-game winning streak, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ fourth-place slot.
Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) gets a put back on a missed free throw attempt by forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) into the basket to tie the game in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The 76ers are the owners of a 23-19 record, good enough for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs (111-106) at home.
Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts with forward Tari Eason (17) after Eason fouled out during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Philadelphia fell to the Phoenix Suns (116-110) at home.
Injuries
For Philadelphia, Joel Embiid (right ankle injury management) is probable and Paul George (left knee injury management) is questionable.
Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) reacts towards center Alperen Sengun (28) after a play during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
For Houston, Aaron Holiday (back spasms) is out, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out and Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) is out.
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Probable starting lineups – Houston
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 27: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Amen Thompson #1 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rockets defeated the 76ers 122-115 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Probable starting lineups – PhiladelphiaHere’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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