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The Houston Rockets will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday. Despite a 28 record against Philadelphia since January 2020, the Rockets enter this game as the favorites, buoyed by their recent solid form. The Rockets come off a thrilling 117111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, while the 76ers are struggling, coming off a tough 12599 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets: Game Preview
Current Records
Houston Rockets: 136
Philadelphia 76ers: 313
Game Details
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Streaming: fuboTV (Try for free, regional restrictions may apply)
Ticket Cost: $12.21
Rockets' Recent Form
Houston has been in great form lately, winning 8 of their last 10 games and boasting a 136 season record. In their win over the Timberwolves, the Rockets had several standout performances, including a tripledouble from Alperen Sengun (22 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists) and a doubledouble from Fred VanVleet (27 points, 11 assists). The team showed strong chemistry, finishing with 31 assists, well ahead of the Timberwolves’ 21 assists.
76ers' Struggles
In contrast, the 76ers have been battling inconsistencies. Their loss to the Clippers continued a disappointing stretch, marking their third consecutive defeat to Los Angeles. Their season record now stands at a dismal 313. With the team struggling to find rhythm, the 76ers will need to address their issues if they want to have a shot at competing with Houston.
Key Factors for Success: Rebounding
One of the critical storylines to watch is the battle on the boards. The Rockets have dominated in this area, leading the NBA with 49.9 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, the 76ers have struggled in comparison, averaging just 39.4 rebounds per game. Given Houston's advantage in this department, Philadelphia will need to step up its rebounding efforts to avoid being outmuscled on the glass.
Last Encounter: Rockets vs. 76ers
When the two teams last met in January 2024, the Rockets were defeated 124-115. Despite strong performances, they came up short. Houston will be looking to avenge this loss and close the gap in their season series against Philadelphia.
Betting Odds
Houston is a 5.5point favorite against Philadelphia.
Over/Under: 219 points
Series History
Philadelphia has enjoyed a strong run against the Rockets, winning 8 of the last 10 matchups. Here's a look at the results from the teams’ previous encounters:
Jan 15, 2024 – Philadelphia 124 vs. Houston 115
Dec 29, 2023 – Philadelphia 131 vs. Houston 127
Feb 13, 2023 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Houston 104
Dec 5, 2022 – Houston 132 vs. Philadelphia 123
Jan 10, 2022 – Philadelphia 111 vs. Houston 91
Jan 3, 2022 – Philadelphia 133 vs. Houston 113
May 5, 2021 – Philadelphia 135 vs. Houston 115
Feb 17, 2021 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Houston 113
Aug 14, 2020 – Philadelphia 134 vs. Houston 96
Jan 3, 2020 – Houston 118 vs. Philadelphia 108
