Joel Embiid was magnificent for Sixers as they extended their series of wins to a season-high seven games with a 111-91 triumph over the Rockets at Toyota Center. This was the Seventh straight Joel Embiid exhibitions with 30 or more points. Against Rockets another grand Embiid game took place with 31 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks. With the win group sits at 23-16 in NBA this season, while Houston dropped to 11-31.
Both the sides were without many key player in the squad. Sixers did a great job at restricting Rockets. Two-way player Myles Powell also played a big role in the win with his six points on 3-for-8 shooting, four bounce back and two helps, further this was his fifth NBA appearance. Sixers would be back in action soon as they play Hornets next.