HOU vs PHI Dream11: Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to end their three-game skid when they play Houston Rockets on the road this weekend at Toyota Center, on Saturday morning (IST). Rockets’ volatile form gives the Sixers a cause for optimism but achieving a positive result will be easier if Joel Embiid shakes off the knock and is fit to play. If the doesn’t. it will become a tad harder for Ben Simmons and Co. to outscore James Harden and Russell Westbrook’s team.
As things stand, the Sixers are 5th on the Eastern Conference points table with a 23-13 record on the season. They are 7-11 on the road, and 4-6 in the last 10 matches. Houston Rockets, meanwhile, are 4th in the West with a 23-11 record.
Match details:
Teams: Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers
Venue: Toyota Center
Match Timing: January 04, @ 06:30 AM
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Houston Rockets injury news: No new concerns for the Rocket ahead of the tilt against the Sixers, with the Gerald Green (foot injury) and Nene Hilario (groin injury) remaining the only injury casualty.
Philadelphia 76ers injury news: Joel Embiid had full training on Thursday, which means, he will be ready for the game. Sixers will also monitor both James Ennis and Kyle O’Quin (both illness), while Mattisse Thybulle remains out.
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Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers starting five:
Houston Rockets: P. J. Tucker, Danuel House, Clint Capela, James Harden, Russell Westbrook
Philadelphia 76ers: Tobias Harris, Al Horford, Joel Embiid / Kyle O’Quinn, Ben Simmons, Josh Richardson
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Likely squads:
Houston Rockets: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Clint Capela, Tyson Chandler, Gary Clark, Austin Rivers, P.J. Tucker, Chris Clemons, Thabo Sefolosha, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ben McLemore
Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid, Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, Al Horford, Trey Burke, Zhaire Smith, Raul Neto, Matisse Thybulle, Mike Scott, James Ennis, Furkan Korkmaz, Jonah Bolden
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Grand League tips:
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Team 1:
PG: A Rivers, B Simmons, T Burke
SG: James Harden (SP), F Korkmazz
SF: Eric Gordon
PF: PJ Tucker
C: Clint Capela
Team 2: (If Embiid is fit)
PG: A Rivers, R Westbrook, T Burke
SG: James Harden (SP), F Korkmazz
SF: Eric Gordon
PF: M Scott
C: J Embiid (SP)