A horrific miss from the officials wiped out a would-be game-winning shot for Tyrese Maxey.

Thursday's matchup between the Sixers and Houston Rockets was a treat. What stood out from one of the higher-level games played in Philadelphia this season?

Expert recap and game analysis of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks NBA game from 20 December 2025 on ESPN (AU).

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals hours after being named an All-Star starter for the first time and Joel Embiid had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 18 points, and all five starters hit double figures.

Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers for a 129-104 win Sunday at Paycom Center.

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are shouldering the load for the Boston Celtics while Jayson Tatum rehabs from an achilles tear during last season’s playoffs. Tonight, Brown continued his 30-point scoring streak and entered rare Boston air in the process.

The Sixers notched one of their most emotional victories of the season on Thursday night. It might have meant more to Joel Embiid than anyone else, but it was far from a one-person effort.

Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview

Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes -- the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years.