A missed goaltend almost ruined a stellar game, but the Sixers pulled an OT win out vs. a good Rockets team.

In their ninth back-to-back of the 2025-26 regular season, the Sixers had a chance to win two games in as many nights for the fourth time. But with Joel Embiid out on the second leg of a back-to-back and Paul George surprisingly joining him on the sidelines,

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points, Quentin Grimes had 13 and former Oklahoma City star Paul George added 12 for the Sixers (16-14), which played without injured starter Joel Embiid (ankle). Philadelphia committed 23 turnovers leading to 31 Oklahoma City points.

The Sixers played host to the San Antonio Spurs, marking the first matchup between Embiid and then-rookie Victor Wembanyama. At the time, Embiid was in the midst of the best stretch of basketball in his career and was steamrolling to a second-straight MVP award.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points and Jalen Green added 12 points in his return to the lineup as the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back to back.

The Rockets’ three-game win streak ended in a 128-122 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. What happened: Houston traile

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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.