Houston faces Philadelphia, aims for 6th straight home win
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Philadelphia 76ers (43-36, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (50-29, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Philadelphia looking to prolong its five-game home winning streak. The Rockets have gone 28-10 in home games. Houston is 22-16 against opponents with a winning record.
The 76ers have gone 21-18 away from home. Philadelphia has a 6-8 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Rockets score 114.
8 points per game, 1. 7 fewer points than the 116. 5 the 76ers give up.
The 76ers average 12. 4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0. 1 more makes per game than the Rockets allow.