Embiid’s Triple-Double Lifts 76ers Over Rockets in OT, Extending Jan. 22 Lore

The showing fueled talk of a resurgence on a date that has become central to his career.

Overview

Joel Embiid finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a 128-122 overtime win against Houston.
The victory pushed Philadelphia to 24-19, with the Sixers outscoring the Rockets 13-7 in the extra period.
Tyrese Maxey contributed 36 points and 10 assists, offsetting a 36-point night from Houston’s Kevin Durant.
The performance came exactly two years after Embiid’s franchise-record 70-point game on Jan. 22, 2024.
Postgame, Embiid joked about planning a Jan. 22 birthday for his next child, underscoring the date’s growing significance.