Sixers cruise to 3rd straight win vs league-worst Rockets

James Harden finished with 28 points and 10 assists and Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houtson Rockets 123-104 on Monday night.

SIXERS WIN!

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 14, 2023

It was Harden’s fifth game against the Rockets since he forced a trade with Brooklyn Nets at the beginning of the 2020-21 season.

He had played nine seasons with Houston, winning three scoring titles and the 2017-18 MVP award.

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Joel Embiid scored 23 points in 31 minutes for the Sixers, who have won three in a row and improved to 22-8 at home.

Jalen Green scored 29 points for the Rockets, who have lost six straight to fall to a league-worst 13-44. KJ Martin added 15 for Houston.

The Sixers controlled the action from the outside, shooting 15 for 34 (44.3%) from beyond the arc while holding the Rockets to 6 for 24 (25%) from 3-point range.

The Sixers final contest before the All-Star break will come on Wednesday at home, when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Rockets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in their final game before All-Star Break.