April 9, 2026 12:09 pm EDT
The Houston Rockets (50-29) will attempt to build on a seven-game winning streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) on April 9, 2026 at Toyota Center.
How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston RocketsPhiladelphia vs. Houston odds
Injury reportsRockets
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
76ers
Cameron Payne: Out (Hamstring),
Johni Broome: Out (Knee)
Stats to know
The 114.8 points per game the Rockets record are only 1.7 fewer points than the 76ers surrender (116.5).
The 76ers put up 6.2 more points per game (116.1) than the Rockets cede (109.9).
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