Rockets vs. 76ers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday January 3, 2022
Houston Rockets 113, Philadelphia 76ers 133 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chad Ford @chadfordinsiderTop Rookies on Mon
Cade Cunningham, 19 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast, 1 blk
Franz Wagner, 22 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl
Herb Jones, 11 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 4 stl, 1 blk
Omer Yurtseven, 5 pts, 17 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl
Josh Christopher, 13 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 3 stl – 12:40 AM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets overwhelmed by Joel Embiid, 76ers for 8th consecutive loss ift.tt/3JGtNc0 – 12:18 AM David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Rockets are now dead last in defensive rating this season, allowing 114.4 points per 100 possessions. During this 8-game slide, Rocket opponents are scoring a staggering 126.1 points per game, shooting 50.8% FG and 39.8% 3P. – 12:00 AM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid got a lot of love following a huge performance in a win at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/03/six… via @SixersWire #NBA – 11:41 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
what a way to start off 2022.🥳
GN Sixers Twitter.😴 pic.twitter.com/bdIRI6GQGz – 11:38 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
four in a row!
📝 | @NJMIns – 11:20 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Updated #NBA column: The #Sixers’ Tobias Harris needs to rethink picking a fight with the Philly fans that he’s not going to win: https://t.co/U0wXjSPXoa #76ers pic.twitter.com/PPU6e4RDTg – 11:15 PM Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young put in 29 points in the first half, scoring at least that many in a half for the sixth time in his career (31 once, 30 twice, 29 third time). It’s the second time in his career he’s totalled at least 29 points and 9 assists in a half (29p/11a on 1/30/20 vs. PHI). – 11:05 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
After a tough night shooting the ball and dealing with fan frustration, Tobias Harris received support from his team after the win #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/03/six… via @SixersWire #NBA – 10:48 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Dan Burke on coaching Joel Embiid: “I always thought he was a post player, shoot a 3, flop all the time. He doesn’t flop anymore. But the skill level he brings, he’s more than a post player.”
“Even from last year, his approach at every practice/game, I see an improvement.” pic.twitter.com/MZ1abFzw9W – 10:41 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Houston, we have a Sixers win.
📹Game Highlights vs. Houston Rockets | 01.03.22 pic.twitter.com/xXeQ2Rwfdg – 10:38 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid on Tobias vs. the fans: “Two years ago I did the same thing so it’s whatever. Fans are gonna be fans… That’s Philly, I love it. Like I always say, if you give it you gotta be able to take it too… It’s all fun, nothing special.” pic.twitter.com/EVzj3AvDRB – 10:33 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
South Philly.📍
🩺@MoraviaHealth pic.twitter.com/LLMh88SaQ4 – 10:27 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Korkmaz on Dan Burke: “I don’t know anybody on the team who doesn’t like him. It’s hard to create it as a coach, because sometimes coaches are in our asses, and he’s a defensive coach, he’s even more. It’s hard to create that love and respect at the same time.” – 10:15 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Eric Gordon said the Rockets have to play better defensively: “We’re not taking it personally enough… We’re not being disruptive. For a young team, we got to do that.” – 10:10 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
31 PTS | 15 REB | 10 AST
RT to vote @Joel Embiid and his triple-double for #NBAAllStar! 🌟
🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/GopAcLoRFw – 10:04 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Triple-doubles by a Sixers center:
3 — Joel Embiid
2 — Others not named Wilt combined
Joel had 31/15/10 tonight. pic.twitter.com/FZ5obnnB3W – 10:04 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Welcome back, Garry Bird! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/8xiynno3Dm – 10:00 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers wing Furkan Korkmaz on acting coach Dan Burke: ‘I think he deserves a lot of credit. I don’t know anybody on the team that doesn’t like him.’ – 9:59 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers wing Furkan Korkmaz on playing point guard: ‘With the ball in your hands, you feel the ball more.’ – 9:57 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers center Joel Embiid: ‘I turned the ball over too much tonight (with 6).’ – 9:56 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers center Joel Embiid on Tobias Harris’ back and forth with the fans: pic.twitter.com/BWXdbDtzvE – 9:54 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Dan Burke said that they talked about Tobias Harris’ frustration with the crowd at halftime, emphasized blocking out outside noise: “He presses so hard on himself, he has to understand Doc has so much confidence in him. We all do.” pic.twitter.com/XKbWdv8fWa – 9:47 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers acting coach Dan Burke on Tobias Harris’ frustration boiling over tonight: pic.twitter.com/A3ooC9EegZ – 9:42 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Dan Burke said Shake Milton could barely turn around and shake his hand after the win. He did add that there isn’t any concern that he’ll miss some time. #Sixers – 9:41 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Dan Burke’s certainly shown his sense of humor in media sessions since taking over as Sixers acting head coach.
On Joel Embiid: “He doesn’t flop anymore, by the way.” – 9:40 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid tonight:
31 PTS
15 REB
10 AST
Embiid is the first player to record at least 30p/15r/10a in a game for the @Philadelphia 76ers since Charles Barkley did so on April 23, 1989. – 9:40 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers acting coach Dan Burke: ‘(Embiid) doesn’t flop any more, by the way.’ Referring to his last comment as a #Pacers assistant. – 9:35 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Garrison Mathews was on 🔥 in his return!
📊 23 PTS
📊 7 REB
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/3MckNJ9JOg – 9:31 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
One note: Shake Milton has a lower back contusion, which is why he didn’t return after leaving the game with 7:26 left. – 9:29 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
2022 is off to a good start!
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/QU8P5DkUCu – 9:28 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Shake Milton was diagnosed with a lower back contusion and he was not able to return to this game #Sixers – 9:28 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
A Joel Embiid triple double was at the center of Philly’s comfortable win tonight, and his recent run of play is some of the best we have ever seen from him phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 9:28 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The player grades following another dominant Joel Embiid performance in a win over the Rockets at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/sixers-p… via @sixerswire – 9:26 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: The #Sixers have a real shot to take advantage of a favorable schedule and move up in the Eastern Conference standings: https://t.co/U0wXjSPXoa #76ers pic.twitter.com/FhRa0g1czv – 9:26 PM Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The Houston Rockets have lost 8 games in a row, all by 9 points or more. – 9:24 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers beat Houston, 133-113. They are 20-16 on the season. Overwhelmed them with offense, led by Embiid (31-15-10 triple-double), Korkmaz (24 points on 8-14) and a 17-40 night from deep. Harris vs. the crowd. Milton’s injury could leave them really short on ball-handlers. – 9:24 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Three-point shooting was a problem tonight. Garrison Mathews, Eric Gordon and David Nwaba combined to hit 9-15, but the rest of the Rockets were 5-28. – 9:24 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers win 133-113, outscore Rockets 71-50 in 2nd half after disappointing first half. Embiid (31 pts, 15 rebs, 10 ast) continues to be great. Big performances from the perimeter from Korkmaz (24 pts, 11 reb) and Isaiah Joe (18 pts on 6-9 shooting in 21 mins). Tobias was present. – 9:23 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Back at it on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/Y7IgiMhiou – 9:23 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sixers 133, Rockets 113. Mathews matches his season high with 23. Sixers shoot 52.1 %, 42.5 on 3s. – 9:23 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
BLAST-OFF! SIXERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/9Cqi1xEQ7h – 9:22 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Isaiah Joe fan club!! pic.twitter.com/vJjNgLAMX4 – 9:22 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers win their 4th straight, beating Houston, 133-113.
Embiid: 31 PTS / 15 REB / 10 AST
Korkmaz: 24 PTS / 11 REB / 6 AST
Curry: 15 PTS / 5 REB / 5 AST
Harris: 14 PTS / 6 REB / 6 AST
Joe: 18 PTS / 1 STL
Drummond: 8 PTS / 7 REB / 2 AST
Niang: 8 PTS / 5 REB – 9:22 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Joel Embiid has notched his third career triple-double.
🎥the video: pic.twitter.com/1LGCWUxNue – 9:19 PM Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Wisconsin now has wins at Purdue, neutral against Houston and Saint Mary’s and at home against Indiana.
One loss at Ohio State, and the other WITHOUT Johnny Davis against Providence.
That’s a Top 10 resume. – 9:19 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have given up at least 118 points in eight consecutive games. The Sixers are the third in that stretch to top 130. – 9:18 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Furkan Korkmaz also has 1st career double-double with 24 and 11 rebounds #Sixers – 9:17 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The way Seth Curry has knocked down some big shots in this 2nd half has been huge for the offense #Sixers – 9:16 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
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@Furkan Korkmaz has notched the first double-double of his career.
Korkmaz tonight:
24 PTS / 11 REB / 4 AST / 1 STL – 9:16 PM Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Joel Embiid is the first 76ers player with 30 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a game since Charles Barkley in 1989.
He is the 2nd player to do that this season, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo on January 1. – 9:15 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sixers apparently decide Embiid has done enough damage. He sits with 31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, Sixers up 19 with four minutes left. – 9:15 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Embiid should come out of the game and is with #Sixers up 19 and 4 minutes left. – 9:14 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Nwaba muscles it in for 2. 💪 pic.twitter.com/nQEQz2Y1Ub – 9:14 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That is the third triple-double of Joel Embiid’s career: 31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists. With the Sixers up 19 and four minutes left, his night should be done. – 9:13 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
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Joel Embiid has notched his third career triple-double.
Embiid tonight:
31 PTS / 15 REB / 10 AST / 1 STL / 2 BLK
in 29 minutes. – 9:12 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Seth Curry with a big jumper and that gives Joel Embiid a triple-double. He now has 31, 15, and 10 after that bucket. It’s a 122-103 lead. #Sixers – 9:12 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Triple double for Embiid – 9:11 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
That’s the third career triple-double for Joel Embiid (29 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists). #Sixers – 9:11 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Triple double for Joel Embiid. – 9:11 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Hustle points! 😤 pic.twitter.com/dAw0qyslzc – 9:08 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Furky Magic.
@Furkan Korkmaz tonight:
22 PTS / 7-11 fg / 7 REB / 3 AST
and 7 minutes to go. – 9:07 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Rockets within 13, seven minutes left, the teams return their stars — Embiid and Mathews — to the floor. – 9:07 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
home cookin’ 👨🍳 pic.twitter.com/ZmdBYkqrQB – 9:06 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
EG pulls up for 3! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/2yPHHnuk1L – 9:05 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Shake Milton was down under the basket in pain into the TV timeout, looked to be rubbing his lower back. Walking off under his own power right now – 9:04 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Shake Milton is a ton of pain after that layup attempt, grabbing his lower back. – 9:04 PM Michael Singer @msinger
I think Bol recognizes he has a real chance right now. Already building off his strong game vs. Houston. – 9:04 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Shake Milton still in the ground after that drive grabbing at his back #Sixers – 9:04 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
They really, really don’t like Tobias Harris in Philly. – 8:59 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 3.
Rockets: 92
Sixers: 103
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/zmk1D7Q8ZH – 8:56 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
time to finish this.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/z3rtkGRwF1 – 8:56 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen’s taking off! 🛫
RT to vote for @Jalen Green! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/J4Pckkh6re – 8:56 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers put up 41 in the third quarter, lead by 11.
Have enjoyed watching Houston tonight, feel like a slightly better Process team. Continue to play super fast, have a bunch of guys who can put their heads down and get to the rim (no Thybulle hurts tonight). – 8:55 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sixers 103, Rockets 92 after three. Sixers make 14 of 19 shots, 5 of 7 3s in the third. – 8:54 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🎯 @Shake Milton. pic.twitter.com/52t6TGnhZ5 – 8:52 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Great pass by Andre Drummond who started walking back on defense as soon as Isaiah Joe let that one go #Sixers – 8:50 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
If Jalen Green was no so slender, the entire Rockets lineup on the floor — Green, Tate, Christopher, Nwaba and Martin — could wear the same size suit. – 8:50 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen sinks the triple! 💦 pic.twitter.com/HxWmFI5cli – 8:49 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tate again! 😤 pic.twitter.com/TaPRBDdYAi – 8:42 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid has 29-14-9 with over three minutes to go in the third. Absolutely dominating this game – 8:41 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Garrison Mathews ties his season-high with 23 points. – 8:39 PM Philadelphia 76ers PR @SixersStats
Per @NBA Courtside, with his first-quarter block @Joel Embiid has tied Moses Malone for 10th on the @Philadelphia 76ers All-Time blocks list with 478. – 8:38 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tate showing off the handles! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7z2xPivxy8 – 8:38 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Joel Embiid (27 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists) is 3 assists from a triple-double with 5:18 left in the third quarter. #Sixers – 8:38 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Embiid nailed Tate going to the rim. Rockets call for a review for a flagrant but don’t get it. – 8:36 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
He’s on 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘! 🔥
How are we feeling about Garry Bird’s return? pic.twitter.com/pI17LgWJKS – 8:33 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Sixers on a 12-1 run and have their largest lead of the game. Theis also picked up his 4th foul. Rockets in a tough spot, when they’re so thin in terms of depth, especially at the 5 tonight. – 8:33 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
You always hear the cliche “the game slowed down” for a player who is seeing the floor well. Well, the game looks pretty slow for Embiid tonight. – 8:33 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Other than Mathews, Rockets are 5 of 17 on 3s. Theis is 0 for 4, 1 of 9 overall. Green is 1 of 7. Tough to keep pace when the rest of the starting lineup has not outscored Mathews 28 minutes into the game. – 8:32 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Seth Curry was 0/6 at the half. He’s hit all 3 of his shots here in the 3rd quarter. Philly goes up 82-71 on that triple. #Sixers – 8:31 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Joel Hans Embiid is a cheat code. – 8:30 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
How?! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/2rYAb9PV6a – 8:29 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Garrison Mathews ran into the front row fans chasing a loose ball. His right hand singed two spectators. – 8:27 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Furk putting in work tonight. 💪 pic.twitter.com/XTSY39hHQG – 8:27 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Garrison Mathews has 22 points with just under a full half left to play. His career high is 28. – 8:26 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets plan to be ‘super cautious’ with Eric Gordon ift.tt/3FU4QaK – 8:18 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ rematch with 76ers rescheduled ift.tt/3zkCvbn – 8:18 PM Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
The play prior, Garrison Mathews hit a 3 off the same half-court action. In this play, pay attention to how Mathews puts his defender (Green) on his back. Once sealed, Mathews cuts inside with no low man or help defender. #Rockets running variations of their go-to half-court sets pic.twitter.com/L3GVXrbyFw – 8:18 PM Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
One of the better 24 minutes of basketball that Houston has played this season.
5 turnovers
There is no better player development tool than playing competitive/smart basketball. – 8:14 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
At the half.
🚀 Mathews leads scoring with 17PTS
🚀 Christopher has 11PTS off the bench pic.twitter.com/AIzfUPS4u3 – 8:10 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Tonight’s, Tip of the Cap presented by @NewEraCap is @PhillyGayNews’ founder, Mark Segal!
Mark has been at the helm for 45 years and continues the fight for equality.🏳🌈
Pride Night pres. by @NBCSPhilly pic.twitter.com/zEV9CogXTC – 8:10 PM Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Sometimes not possible, but wonder if Theis can use the defense playing off of him to the #Rockets advantage by catching, then dribbling into a dribble hand-off with a ball-handler when the Big is camped in the paint and willing to give up the open 3. Similar to Draymond + Steph. – 8:09 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Transition defense a big first-half problem for the Sixers — 16 fast-break points already for the Rockets.
Tobias Harris and Seth Curry have combined to shoot 3 for 16 from the floor. – 8:08 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Rockets 63, Sixers 62 at the half. Philly is again struggling with an undermanned/inferior opponent at home. Embiid already with a double-double with 19-10-4, but Harris is 3-of-10 from the floor. Houston has 16 fastbreak points and is 15-of-20 from the FT line. – 8:08 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
at the half.
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/t8vmWugmlb – 8:08 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Heck of an effort from the #Rockets in the first half – they lead it 63-62. Garrison Mathews comes out of protocols and has 17 at the break. Houston is 8-18 from three, with a 16-7 fast break point advantage. They’ve out rebounded the 76ers, 30-26. Embiid has 19 and 10. – 8:08 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Following up that Brooklyn win with *that* half was far too predictable.
Houston can do *one thing* consistently on offense (get to the rim) and it just so happens to be what the Sixers struggle with the most. This perimeter defense is so far away from being championship caliber – 8:08 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Some pretty loud boos for Tobias Harris after that last brick. – 8:07 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Um, Tobias Harris just heard some loud boos after the last missed shot of a 3-10 half and, at least as it seemed to me, gestured to to the fans that he wanted to hear more. That was odd. – 8:06 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 63, Sixers 62 at half. Sixers have Joel Embiid, but Rockets got Garrison Mathews back from H & S protocols. Fair fight. – 8:06 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Tobias Harris encourages fans to boo louder with both arms raised after missing a shot and hearing boos. #Sixers – 8:05 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Garrison Mathews #NBAAllStar – 8:05 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
GARRY BIRD 3 AND ROCKETS WITH A ONE POINT LEAD – 8:05 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
“Joel Embiid can only do so much,” the 2021-22 Sixers video yearbook – 8:04 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jaygup cleared for liftoff! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/WoSYInfxOZ – 8:02 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🦅💦 pic.twitter.com/kXfiBDziPD – 8:01 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Might be tough for Rockets to keep this up considering the sort of shots the Sixers are getting. But so far, it’s an interesting matchup of their speed vs. Sixers size and a one-point game 3:31 before half. Rockets with 13 fast break points. – 8:00 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
KJ is feeling it! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4USGuWXqJu – 7:59 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Timeout Sixers after Christopher gets free for the bucket. Rockets now have 20 points in the paint and 13 in transition. – 7:59 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
KJ wants the rim to feel pain! 😱 pic.twitter.com/I1odQnWKJU – 7:58 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tate going straight to the basket! 😤
RT to vote for @o_tate_! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/MJghRo4BqC – 7:55 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
back-to-back threes got us like… pic.twitter.com/jSF2v9nDKP – 7:54 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
DJ from 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏! 💦 pic.twitter.com/84xVWSvNRr – 7:54 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
After the team’s issues in the last game, it was refreshing to see David Nwaba and Jae’Sean Tate out there together giving it everything on every play. – 7:52 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tate jams it home! 😤 pic.twitter.com/3lB0zve3Gt – 7:51 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Nwaba drills the 3! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/J9i4bCsz0Q – 7:51 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The Andre Drummond experience is still a wild thing in 2022 – 7:48 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Zai makin’ big plays. 👀 pic.twitter.com/AOvpKt5tYl – 7:46 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Isaiah Joe in his 6 minutes tonight thus far…
9 PTS / 3-4 fg / 2-3 3fg – 7:45 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Another good sign for the team so far. Isaiah Joe has 9 points and he’s knocked down 2 triples. He’s been aggressive in this one. #Sixers – 7:45 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Drummond in, Tate moves over to defend Harris. Nwaba on Drummond. – 7:44 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Andre Drummond will check in for Joel Embiid to start the 2nd quarter. Embiid has 13, 5, and 4 so far. #Sixers – 7:43 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 1.
Rockets: 30
Sixers: 34
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/goLVumUvBb – 7:43 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Things @Joel Embiid did in the first quarter tonight
RT to vote Joel to #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/VTKrRGSLlH – 7:43 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
+4 after 12.
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/zDsij60DGY – 7:43 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 34, Rockets 30 at the end of the first. Rockets hanging around despite going just 7-of-23 from the floor because they went 13-of-16 from the FT line. Embiid with 13-5-4 and played the whole period. Korkmaz with 9 on 3-of-5 from deep. – 7:42 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sixers 34, Rockets 30 after 1. Rockets fortunate it is that close. They have made 7 of 23 shots (30.4 %;) Sixers are 12 of 24. Rockets 3 of 10 on 3s; Sixers 5 of 10. Rockets kept it tight from the line. They shoot more fts than any team. Lately, they have started making them. – 7:42 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jaygup from behind the arc! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/nIBMGlFLUl – 7:42 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
We got a super whistle happy crew tonight. Rockets just shot 16 free throws in the first quarter. – 7:41 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
step shoot sink pic.twitter.com/gONG20dVgD – 7:41 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Surprised to see no Andre Drummond just yet tbh – 7:40 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Nwaba hits KJ with a dime! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jUHmy6SsOd – 7:39 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
Can Eric Gordon just change unis and go play for Philly? – 7:39 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Stop it lol there’s no way a 7-footer should do what Joel Embiid just did. That was wild. #Sixers – 7:36 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
EURO. JO. 😱 pic.twitter.com/bvnDM8v8WN – 7:35 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul Reed first-quarter minutes incoming. – 7:32 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Welcome back @gmathews_24! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/msm3IIxjeU – 7:32 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid had a few unfortunate misses with deep position on one possession, but he has been lights out otherwise. Good things happen when he runs the floor – 7:31 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
“Joel Embiid, pushing the ball in transition” has been one of the most enjoyable things about this Sixers season. – 7:31 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid had struggled finishing to start this game, but he just Euro-ed his way to a layup and then a monster one-handed dunk on back-to-back possessions. He also already has 5 boards and 2 assists. Sixers lead 22-17 late in the first quarter. – 7:30 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is already up to 7-5-2 in this 1st quarter. Daniel Theis is having a tough time with the big fella to start off. #Sixers – 7:30 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Tate checking out at the first Rockets’ sub, plan seems to be to have Tate match up with Drummond. – 7:29 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Theis picks up his 2nd foul with 4:28 remaining in the first quarter. This is where it gets interesting, as the Rockets truly don’t have a true back-up five available tonight. – 7:28 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tate taking it to the paint! 😤
RT to vote for @o_tate_! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/hCzl2h2sLg – 7:28 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Surprised the #Rockets aren’t double-teaming Joel Embiid faster. #Sixers – 7:28 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
EG wide open = 💦 pic.twitter.com/vjoItzFBfn – 7:24 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
3 THREES ALREADY…ARE YOU FURKAN KIDDING ME?! – 7:24 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
So 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠! pic.twitter.com/33fpVgL0CH – 7:22 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Usman Garuba in NBA’s health and safety protocols ift.tt/3JCw9ss – 7:18 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets sending double-team help against Embiid earlier and more often than their usual against top centers. – 7:18 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
try and guard him…YOU CAN’T. pic.twitter.com/JIMFrx6wRx – 7:17 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Shake Milton is a quick sub for Seth Curry, who just picked up his second foul. – 7:17 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Turkish three. 👌 pic.twitter.com/hHa1pTAoDz – 7:16 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Tobias Harris had absolutely no chance to defend the first step of Jalen Green. – 7:16 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Back in the studio for this road trip. Rockets/Sixers now on @ATTSportsNetSW. pic.twitter.com/PI4NTvQzXR – 7:15 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
That’s a good sign. Furkan Korkmaz knocks down an open triple off a pass from Seth Curry who hit into the paint. #Sixers – 7:13 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ 6-8 and shorter team tonight looks tiny next to Joel Embiid. Actually, they look small next to official Kevin Cutler. – 7:10 PM Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Curious, because it’s being used in this situation by some news outlets, would you label Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood “star players”? – 7:10 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
#Rockets starters in Philly! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/1tcRA9rO7v – 7:06 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
minivan MOOD. 🚙 @Georges Niang pic.twitter.com/bV2rDkfYcK – 7:02 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
first Sixers basketball of 2022 🔜.
📱 @Socios pic.twitter.com/rU0xEvbza4 – 6:48 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
pregame mood 😌
what song is @Josh Christopher singing? pic.twitter.com/9B5un1SYy9 – 6:35 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
#Rockets starters
Eric Gordon
Jalen Green
Garrison Mathews
Jae’Sean Tate
Daniel Theis – 6:33 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
#Rockets starters vs Philly: Mathews, Tate, Green, Gordon and Theis. – 6:32 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Starting lineup:
Seth Curry
Furkan Korkmaz
Danny Green
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid #Sixers – 6:31 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Mathews, Tate, Theis, Green, Gordon.
Sixers starters: Green, Harris, Embiid, Korkmaz Curry. – 6:31 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Danny Green
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Furkan Korkmaz
• @Seth Curry
🏀 @RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/0ImSnQiukz – 6:30 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Usman Garuba enters health and safety protocols. Unfortunate. This was a good opportunity for him to play tonight with Christian Wood suspended. – 6:12 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Usman Garuba has entered health & safety protocols, per Rockets PR. – 6:06 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
time for another round of guess whose shoes. 👀
👟 @SoleSavy – 6:00 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
neutrals on neutrals 💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/mVUMXPEJ0w – 5:58 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ Usman Garuba in NBA’s health and safety protocols houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 5:55 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Here is Stephen Silas’ full answer when @BigSargeSportz asked how Kevin Porter Jr can learn from this situation pic.twitter.com/1RlHXw0L6O – 5:54 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Early indication is that Thybulle had an inconclusive test, so quick return could be possible, but tough break for Maxey, who was starting to find his footing next to Embiid phillyvoice.com/sixers-tyrese-… – 5:52 PM Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Stephen Silas on Kevin Porter Jr.: “He crossed the line. He’ll be back. And we’ll still love him. We’ll still grow with him. And everything will be okay.” #Rockets – 5:50 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
More Silas on Kevin Porter Jr: “We knew he had a past before he came here, but we hold everybody accountable to what they do. He crossed the line and he’ll be back, and we’ll still love him, and we’ll still grow with him and everything will be ok.” – 5:49 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
My guess is the #Sixers‘ starting lineup tonight: Curry, Milton, Green, Harris and Embiid, with no Maxey or Thybulle. – 5:47 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Silas was asked specifically about Kevin Porter Jr. He was not asked a specific question about Christian Wood, hence a Porter quote and no Wood quote – 5:45 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
winter heat. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pu7WuhsVlA – 5:43 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Tonight, the #Sixers started a stretch with four of six games at home. Those foes were a combined 78-142 going into Monday, with the lone road dates against the 7-30 Magic on Wednesday and a rescheduled date vs. Houston next Monday. #76ers – 5:42 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Silas on Kevin Porter Jr: He’s emotional. He’s a competitor. He’s a good kid. He owns up to his mistakes after he makes them.”
Silas called this a “bump in the road” – 5:38 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Eric Gordon is available tonight, Per Silas – 5:35 PM Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Eric Gordon is available tonight vs. 76ers. – 5:35 PM Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Stephen Silas says he hopes “everybody grows” from the incidents that happened with Porter Jr. and Christian Wood. Says everybody knows, “what lines can be crossed and what lines can’t.” – 5:35 PM Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Sixers Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey are now in the health and safety protocols & are OUT for tonight’s game vs #Rockets – 5:33 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says the suspensions of Kevin Porter Jr and Christian Wood are different circumstances – 5:33 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Matisse Thybulle and now Tyrese Maxey have been ruled out for tonight’s game due to health and safety protocols. Danny Green will start in his first game back from protocols, and it’s fair to assume Shake Milton will have a big role tonight as well. – 5:32 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Sixers have signed Charlie Brown Jr. to a 10-day hardship deal after Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle entered the league’s health and safety protocols. Brown recently completed a similar 10-day deal with Dallas. – 5:31 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
The PPD 76ers vs. Pelicans game has been rescheduled for Tues. Jan 25th at 7pm.
All previously purchased tickets and prepaid parking will be valid for the rescheduled game date.
In addition, the 76ers @ Rockets game on Mon, Jan 24th has been rescheduled for Mon, Jan 10th @ 8pm. pic.twitter.com/U9nW8kxG7Y – 5:29 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers acting coach Dan Burke: ‘I don’t know (if Ben Simmons worked out this afternoon at WFC).’ Says he was meeting with coaches and didn’t see Simmons. – 5:27 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Also, Matisse Thybulle has been ruled out for tonight’s game due to health and safety protocols. The #sixers signed 👇 to a 10-day hardship exception. pic.twitter.com/iACosRd8Xz – 5:23 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Sixers say Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle have entered the protocols, and they’ve signed former St. Joe’s star Charlie Brown Jr. to a hardship deal. – 5:23 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle are out (health and safety protocols) tonight. Danny Green set to return.
Also, Sixers are signing Charlie Brown Jr. via hardship exception. – 5:22 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Thybulle and Maxey out for the Sixers vs. Rockets tonight in health and safety protocols. Sixers re-signed Charlie Brown Jr. – 5:22 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey ruled out for tonight, both in health and safety protocols.
The team signed Charlie Brown Jr. to a hardship exception. – 5:22 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle are out tonight due to the health and safety protocols
The team has signed Charlie Brown Jr. to a 10-day hard exception #Sixers – 5:22 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers Matisse Thybulle is out tonight due to protocols. – 5:22 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle are ruled out tonight as they are in the health and safety protocol #Sixers – 5:21 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey and Thybulle are out tonight (health and safety protocols) – 5:21 PM Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
The Spurs’ Dec. 29 game with Miami that was postponed due to the Heat lacking the 8 required players has been moved to Feb. 3, the NBA & the Spurs have announced.
The rescheduled contest will start at 7:30 p.m. at the AT&T Center. The Spurs will host Houston on Feb. 4. – 5:21 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets vs. Sixers tonight will have a rematch next Monday in Toyota Center. Was rescheduled from Jan. 24 because of the revised schedules to make up for postponed games around the league. – 5:21 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The NBA has announced a slate of postponements.
The @Philadelphia 76ers updates are:
76ers @ Rockets – next Monday, 1/10/22, 8:00 PM ET (previously was 1/24).
76ers vs. Pelicans – 1/25/22, 7:00 PM ET (previously was 12/19). pic.twitter.com/7m7P2MgOIM – 5:20 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🚨🗓 As part of the rescheduling of postponed games around the league, our home game vs. Philadelphia originally set for Monday, Jan. 24 has been moved up to Monday, Jan. 10.
Tipoff remains at 7 p.m. pic.twitter.com/J0KfPW34gG – 5:20 PM Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets announce their home game against the Sixers on January 24 has been moved to next Monday, January 10 as the league shuffles its schedule. Tip off will be at 7, and it will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Rockets – 5:20 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Sixers-Rockets in Houston is getting moved from January 24th to January 10th as part of the movement #Sixers – 5:19 PM Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The Houston Rockets home game vs. Philadelphia originally set for Monday, Jan. 24 has been moved up to Monday, Jan. 10 – 5:18 PM Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
NBA just announced a host of schedule changes related to recent game postponements. One #Rockets game was also rescheduled b/c of these changes.
– Sixers at #Rockets now on Mon, Jan. 10 (was scheduled for Jan. 24) – 5:17 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Hearing rumblings Ben Simmons is in the building. Unclear if he’s working out, getting treatment or something else. – 4:37 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
new year. same grind.
🎥The Grind, hydrated by @BioSteelSports 💪 pic.twitter.com/5jRS2AFOWu – 4:29 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets suspend Kevin Porter Jr., Christian Wood for 1 game ift.tt/3HxcwAd – 4:18 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Rockets suspend Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood vs. 76ers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/03/rep… – 4:06 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
back on road. see you soon, @Philadelphia 76ers! 👋
6:00 PM Tip-Off
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📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM pic.twitter.com/H04Avtqgr5 – 4:00 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
First #Sixers home game of 2022 starts in a little over three hours. They host the shorthanded #Rockets tonight. pic.twitter.com/Vm5FiC2btJ – 3:54 PM Shaun Powell @Powell2daPeople
Background on the complexities of Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. and the tough love from John Lucas:
nba.com/news/the-man-t… – 3:28 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
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youtu.be/vacPIxKg1mc – 3:18 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2019, the @Houston Rockets James Harden had 44 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a win over the Warriors.
It was the last of five straight games in which Harden recorded at least 40p/5a, tied with Allen Iverson for the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/RFZ1Ko3OUn – 3:01 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Rockets vs. #Sixers injury report: pic.twitter.com/j8JpCaKJmD – 1:54 PM Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🔢🏀 The #Rockets & @ChevronHouston have teamed up to take part in @NBAMathHoops. An exciting, basketball-themed online board game to teach fundamental math skills to students through the game of basketball.
Houston-area educators Register Now: https://t.co/p6hvyHIqhy pic.twitter.com/pk0fgZOtxz – 1:31 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
After the Philadelphia Eagles beat the WFT yesterday to go 2-0 against them this season and reiterate what a trash franchise Daniel Snyder’s organization remains in every way, my thought naturally went to this classic photo of huge Birds fan @Tony Jones. pic.twitter.com/U7siHWh2ES – 1:24 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1989, the @Utah Jazz‘s John Stockton had 26 points, 24 assists, and six steals in a loss to the Rockets.
Since the NBA started tracking steals in 1973-74, Stockton and Phil Ford are the only players to record at least 25p/20a/5s in a game. pic.twitter.com/YYaxc8GMrf – 1:01 PM