Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Box Scores, Shot Charts & Video – April 9, 2026

The Houston Rockets extended their current winning streak to eight games on April 9, 2026, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 113-102. The victory took place in Houston, Texas, where the Rockets leveraged a strong home performance to secure the win.

Kevin Durant led the Rockets’ offensive effort, scoring 29 points. Durant shot 10-of-18 from the field and converted 6-of-8 free throw attempts while playing 38 minutes. His performance was instrumental in maintaining Houston’s momentum throughout the contest.

Game Performance and Key Statistics

The Rockets demonstrated efficiency across several categories, out-rebounding the 76ers 53-47. Alperen Sengun contributed 12 points and 10 defensive rebounds, including two offensive rebounds, to record a double-double.

For the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey was the top scorer with 24 points. Maxey completed 9-of-20 field goal attempts and 1-of-1 from the free throw line. Andre Drummond provided a significant presence in the paint, recording 15 rebounds, which included 13 defensive and two offensive rebounds.

The 76ers were missing Joel Embiid for the matchup, which impacted their interior game and overall scoring depth against the Rockets’ defense.

Team Shooting and Efficiency

Both teams finished with an identical field goal percentage of 45%. However, the Rockets were more productive from the floor, making 42-of-93 attempts compared to Philadelphia’s 38-of-85.

From beyond the arc, both teams shot 34% from three-point range, with each team converting 11-of-32 attempts. The Rockets held a slight edge at the free throw line, shooting 69% (18-of-26) compared to Philadelphia’s 65% (15-of-23).

Ball security was a factor in the game, as the 76ers committed 16 turnovers while the Rockets committed 15. The Rockets’ dominance was most evident in their lead duration, leading for 93% of the game, with a maximum lead of 28 points.

Quarterly Breakdown and Scoring Flow

• First Quarter: Rockets 35, 76ers 26
• Second Quarter: Rockets 38, 76ers 30
• Third Quarter: Rockets 23, 76ers 17
• Fourth Quarter: Rockets 17, 76ers 29

Houston established a commanding lead in the first half, outscoring Philadelphia 73-56 through the first two frames. While the 76ers outscored the Rockets 29-17 in the final quarter, it was not enough to overcome the deficit created in the early stages of the game.

Notable plays in the closing stages included a two-foot running dunk by Kelly Oubre Jr., assisted by VJ Edgecombe. Other contributors for Houston included Paul George, who recorded a layup, and Jabari Smith Jr., who made a nine-foot two-point shot assisted by Alperen Sengun.

The game was officiated by referees Zach Zarba, Eric Dalen, and Intae Hwang.