Published Jan 21, 6:50am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 21, 6:50am ET
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Updated Jan 21, 6:50am ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Houston Rockets. Who has the edge in our Sixers vs Rockets pick?
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| Philadelphia 76ers | +122 |
| Houston Rockets | -133 |
Philadelphia has dropped three of its last four games. This includes a 116-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
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The Sixers began the second half with a 13-2 surge to pull ahead 66-59. However, Phoenix tied the game at 68 and led 103-86 at the 9:37 mark in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia trimmed the deficit down the stretch, but there was little doubt about the outcome.
Philadelphia had three players with at least 20 points. VJ Edgecombe paced the offense with 25 points and seven rebounds. He shot 10-for-21 overall and 2-for-7 from beyond the arc.
After suffering a 20-point loss against OKC, the Rockets have won their last two games. Their recent triumph was a 119-110 victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
Houston trailed by 10 points heading into the final frame. But back-to-back baskets by Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun gave the Rockets a 108-104 lead. Reed Sheppard added two free throws to secure the victory for the home team.
Sengun was one of four players in double figures for the Rockets. He scored 20 points, pulled down 13 rebounds, and handed out nine assists. Sheppard contributed 21 points off the bench.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Philly holds a slight 3-2 edge in the previous five meetings, but the Rockets have won the last matchups. And given that Joel Embiid and Paul George are nursing injuries, the edge goes to Houston.
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