## Philadelphia 76ers Fall Short Against Rockets In OT Despite Tyrese Maxey's 39 Points
### Philadelphia Fails to Capitalize on Strong Showing by Maxey
### Rockets Outlast Sixers in Overtime
The two teams traded baskets throughout regulation, and the game was tied at 112-112 at the end of the fourth quarter. However, the Rockets took control in overtime, outscoring the Sixers 12-9 to secure the victory.
### Maxey Shines for Sixers
Despite the loss, Maxey's performance was a bright spot for the Sixers. He shot an efficient 15-of-25 from the field and added 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Maxey has been a revelation for the Sixers this season, emerging as a legitimate star in his sophomore campaign.
### 76ers Struggle to Contain Rockets' Offense
While Maxey played well, the rest of the Sixers struggled to keep up with the Rockets' high-powered offense. Houston shot 49.5% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range, led by Kevin Porter Jr.'s 25 points.
### Embiid's Absence Looms Large
The Sixers were also without All-Star center Joel Embiid, who is dealing with a foot injury. Embiid's absence was a major blow to the team's defense, and the Rockets were able to exploit his absence in the post.
### Looking Ahead
The loss drops the Sixers to 20-12 on the season. They will face the Rockets again on Friday night in Houston before returning home to host the Miami Heat on Sunday. Despite the setback, the Sixers remain confident in their ability to compete for a championship this season.
### Quotes
"I'm proud of Tyrese. He played his heart out tonight," said Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. "We just didn't get enough help from the rest of the team."
"We knew they were going to come out aggressive," said Rockets guard Jalen Green. "We just wanted to match their energy and play hard."