Jalen Green's 41 Points Propel Rockets Past Sixers in Overtime Thriller
Despite Tyrese Maxey's 39-point effort, the undermanned 76ers fall to the Rockets 122-115 in a hard-fought overtime loss.
- Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets with a season-high 41 points, including 18 in the first quarter, to secure the team's 14th win of the season.
- Alperen Şengün dominated overtime, scoring 11 of his 22 points and adding 14 rebounds to help the Rockets pull away late.
- Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey tied the game in regulation with three clutch free throws but was held scoreless in overtime despite a stellar 39-point performance.
- The 76ers, playing without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, struggled offensively in overtime, shooting just 3-of-11 from the field.
- Houston's defense recorded a season-high 14 blocks and overcame 21 turnovers to outlast the Sixers, who dropped to 3-14 on the season.