Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets. Image via: Getty Images The next NBA fixture is between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets. The match will tip off at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday. The 76ers have previously won 23 out of the 42 games, with Tyrese Maxey being their most important player. Their team will be counting on players like him and Andre Drummond to take them forward in this upcoming matchup. As for the Houston Rockets, they have previously won 26 matches out of the 41 played, and thus have a slight edge over their opponents when it comes to stats. With players like Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun bringing their A game, the team has a higher chance of securing a victory against their opponents. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the 76ers and the Rockets.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets – When and Where to Watch the Game
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The match will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2026, exclusively on MNMT2 and FDSSC. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets – Expected Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
Tyrese Maxey (PG) VJ Edgecombe (SG) Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) Dominick Barlow (PF) Andre Drummond (C)
Houston Rockets
Amen Thompson (PG)Kevin Durant (SG)Tari Eason (SF)Jabari Smith Jr. (PF)Alperen Sengun (C)
Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets – Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
Paul George – Questionable (Knee) Joel Embiid – Questionable (Ankle)
Houston Rockets
Aaron Holiday – Questionable (Back) Steven Adams – Out (Ankle)
Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets – Game Prediction
Initially this season, the Philadelphia 76ers were having a pretty good run, but are currently on a slope with a 23-19 run. The Houston Rockets, on the other hand, have a slight edge over the home team, with a 26-15 run. Both teams have a pretty healthy squad on hand, although the home team will likely miss Joel Embiid in this game. They will be featuring players like Tyrese Maxey and rookie star VJ Edgecombe, where Maxey has delivered 30.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game this season.The Houston Rockets, on the other hand, have star players like Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun on hand. Durant has averaged 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season, while Sengun has scored 21.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. The away team holds a slight advantage in this fixture, and might end up gaining the victory.