- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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This Thursday, the Houston Rockets (26-15) are set to clash with the Philadelphia 76ers (23-19) at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
In their most recent game, the Rockets secured a victory over the Spurs, finishing 111-106. Houston recorded an impressive 51.8% shooting accuracy (43 of 83) and successfully made 10 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 out of 22 shots, achieving a percentage of 68.2%. On the boards, the Rockets tallied 43 rebounds, with 6 being offensive. Their assists totaled 29 while forcing 9 turnovers and registering 5 steals. On the defensive front, Houston allowed the Spurs to shoot 39.0% from the field (41 of 105). San Antonio managed 24 assists and garnered 7 steals. They also claimed 45 rebounds (14 offensive, 31 defensive) and recorded 9 blocks, finishing with a perfect 100.0% from the free-throw line (10 of 10) and hitting 14 of 50 from three-point range. The Rockets committed 11 personal fouls, whereas the Spurs tallied 16.
Reed Sheppard shined in this matchup, scoring 21 points with 8 out of 17 shooting. He spent 29 minutes on the court, grabbing 2 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists while achieving a field goal percentage of 47.1%.
The Rockets arrive at this game with a record of 26-15 for the season, averaging 117.0 points per game (ranked 12th overall) while shooting 47.9% from the field. They are connecting on 37.0% of their attempts from three-point range (465 of 1,258) and have an 81.5% success rate at the charity stripe. Houston averages 49.0 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,016 assists this season, ranking 28th in the league for assists. They are turning the ball over 15.5 times per game and are committing 19.1 fouls overall.
Defensively, the Rockets force an average of 13.4 turnovers each game while drawing 20.9 fouls. They rank 2nd in the NBA for assists allowed, with opponents totaling 991 assists against them this season. Houston permits a shooting percentage of 46.1% (1,662 of 3,608) and averages 38.6 rebounds per game, conceding 35.4% from beyond the arc. They also rank 4th in points allowed, giving up 110.5 points per contest.
In their last outing, the 76ers fell to the Suns with a score of 116-110. Philadelphia recorded 31 defensive rebounds and 18 offensive rebounds, totaling 49 boards for the game. They turned the ball over 19 times but managed to nab 12 steals. The Suns committed 21 fouls, allowing the 76ers to shoot 27 free throw attempts, of which they converted 21 for a rate of 77.8%. Philadelphia hit 11 out of 34 shots from downtown (32.4%) while shooting 39 out of 93 from the floor, totaling a shooting percentage of 41.9%. On the defensive end, they permitted the Suns to connect on 40 of 92 attempts, equating to 43.5% shooting. The 76ers held the Suns to 41.0% shooting from three-point range, completing all 20 of their free throw attempts (100.0%). They also allowed Phoenix to snag 42 total rebounds (15 offensive).
VJ Edgecombe was a standout for the 76ers, contributing 25 points in 37 minutes of play along with 1 assist. He shot 10 of 21, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.6%, and also recorded 7 rebounds.
The 76ers currently hold a 23-19 record for the season. Offensively, they are making 45.4% of their shots from the field, ranking 27th in the league. Philadelphia has totaled 4,895 points during the season, averaging 116.5 points per game, alongside 44.2 rebounds. They are assisting 24.4 times per game (28th in the NBA) and averaging 14.1 turnovers. With an average of 20.4 personal fouls per game, they are shooting 81.5% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive side, the 76ers are allowing opponents to shoot 34.5% from beyond the three-point line (524 of 1,519) and 79.2% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 27.5 assists and 44.9 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 20th in the league, respectively. Philadelphia is positioned 14th in terms of points allowed per game at 115.4, while they force opponents into 15.5 turnovers nightly and allow them to shoot 46.5% from the field (11th overall).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Philadelphia
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