NBA roundup: Tyrese Maxey’s clutch shots push 76ers past Rockets in OT
Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, including clutch plays late in regulation and at the end of overtime, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-122 home win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
Maxey added 10 assists for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid put up some impressive stats of his own with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting for the Sixers.
Kevin Durant fueled Houston's offense with 36 points, although he also committed eight of the team's 17 turnovers.