The Rockets lost, Maxey 42 4, Green 31 6, and the Lakers received a big gift
On December 30, the Rockets challenged the 76ers on the road and lost 131-127. Maxey played well, scoring 42 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, and he is already an absolute workhorse for the 76ers. On the Rockets' side, although Green scored 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, he still failed to turn the situation around. In this game, Beverley's brilliant play in the fourth quarter allowed the 76ers to continue to lead.
Despite the recent ups and downs in the Rockets' form, they have won two games before, but this time they suffered two defeats. That dropped the Rockets from the East to No. 9. In contrast, the 76ers have a decent record in the Eastern Conference, and they are now in third place. Even if Embiid is injured and can't play, they still have a good run on their home court, which makes it difficult for the 76ers to win.
The 76ers' starting roster is: Maxey, Melton, Oubre, Harris, Reed. For Houston, VanVleet, Jalen Green, Tate, Jeff Green, Shin Jing. In the first half, thanks to VanVleet's goal, the Rockets started the game 8-0 and claimed a brief victory. Although Maxey has been trying to score, the Rockets still have the advantage. The 76ers led by 1 point in the first half.
In the second half, the two sides played fiercely, but the 76ers did not give up. In the fourth quarter, the 76ers tied the game with a 7-0 offensive run. At the critical moment, Green hit a precise three-pointer to keep the Rockets' hopes of victory alive. But the 76ers fought back, and the Rockets couldn't turn the tables around. In the end, the Rockets narrowly lost to the 76ers.
Special mention should be made of Jalen Green's stellar performance in the fourth quarter, which kept the Rockets' hopes of victory alive. The Rockets were still on a three-point deficit before the game began, but Green's three-pointer allowed them to narrow the score to one. However, the 76ers were able to hold their poise in the final moments and managed to maintain the score. Although Green had 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, the Rockets still couldn't get the score back.
On the 76ers' side, the team was abandoned due to Beverley's brilliant play in the fourth quarter. He threw in a crucial three-pointer in the final minute to give the team a huge lead. Although Beverley only had 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, his excellent performance in the game was still impressive.
It wasn't an easy game for the 76ers, and they played well. However, in the final stages, the abandoned Beverly played a crucial role. For the Rockets, this loss was a great gift for the Lakers. So far, they have lost three in a row, and the gap between them and the Lakers has also been stretched to one, which also makes them a strong contender for 8th place in the West.