The Houston Rockets will tip off their final home stand of the 2025-26 season, taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. This will be their second meeting of the season.
The Rockets are fifth in the Western Conference with a 50-29 record, tied with the Los Angeles Lakers in fourth. They come into Thursday’s matchup on a seven-game winning streak.
The team has been led by Kevin Durant, who is averaging 25.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Alperen Sengun has also been key, recording 20.5 ppg, 8.9 rpg and 6.2 apg.
Meanwhile, the 76ers are yet to clinch a playoff berth, holding eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 43-36 record. While the team is set to make the play-in, a guaranteed playoff spot remains out of reach.
Tyrese Maxey has led the charge in Philadelphia, averaging 28.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 6.7 apg. Joel Embiid has also been a key contributor with 26.9 ppg, 7.7 rpg and 3.9 apg.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Game Details
The Rockets-76ers game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Toyota Center. Fans can catch the live broadcast on SCHN and NBCS-PH. The matchup can also be streamed via NBA League Pass or Fubo.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Moneyline: Rockets (-175) vs. 76ers (+145)
Spread: Rockets (-3.5) vs. 76ers (+3.5)
Total (O/U): Rockets (o226.5) -108 vs. 76ers (u226.5) -105
Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Preview
The 76ers have a slight advantage against the Rockets in their regular-season rivalry, winning 79 out of 156 games. The teams last met on Jan. 22 as Philadelphia grabbed a 128-122 win in overtime behind Tyrese Maxey’s 36-point performance.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Injury Report
Rockets
The Rockets have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday’s game. Steven Adams (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (knee) are out.
76ers
The 76ers have three players on their injury list for their game against the Rockets. Johni Broome (ankle) and Cameron Payne (hamstring) are out. Tyrese Maxey (finger) is listed as available.
76ers vs. Rockets Starting Lineups
Rockets
G: Amen Thompson | G: Reed Sheppard | F: Kevin Durant | F: Jabari Smith Jr. | C: Alperen Sengun
76ers
G: Tyrese Maxey | G: VJ Edgecombe | F: Kelly Oubre Jr. | F: Paul George | C: Joel Embiid
76ers vs. Rockets Prediction
Bookmakers have the Rockets as slight favorites to win against the 76ers. Houston has all the momentum heading into this matchup, riding a seven-game winning streak.
Our prediction: The Rockets to win.
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