The Philadelphia 76ers' duo of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid powered the team to a 128-122 overtime win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics do not need any manufactured drama — their history supplies it. Every meeting carries decades of tension, expectation, and memory. As a result, even a routine regular-season game feels heavier than most.

Edgecombe has been a consistent weapon for the Sixers in his rookie year, showcasing his speed, athleticism, and fearlessness. He and Tyrese Maxey have become one of the most thrilling backcourts in the NBA, even saving Philadelphia on some occasions with their clutch play.

The Houston Rockets visit the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday. Tip-off from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is set for 7 p.m. ET.

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.

The Houston Rockets, facing significant injuries to key veterans like Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet, visit the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia's availability hinges on Joel Embiid and Paul George, with their absences amplifying the roles of guards like Tyrese Maxey.

Philadelphia, which is 23-18, has beaten the Knicks, Celtics and Raptors multiple times, but it has also lost to the Nets, Hawks and Bulls.

Tyrese Maxey has been one of the best players in the NBA during the 2025-26 season, and now the Philadelphia 76ers star is seeing the rewards. This season, Maxey has balled out for Philly while averaging over 30 points

The Philadelphia 76ers may be without multiple key players in Thursday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.