Harden and his late shot lift the Rockets. Houston Rockets seems like still are having trouble from their visit in Mexico City, as their stamina level was slightly lower than the usual. However they managed to pull a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with just one point. Dwight Howard said that they had something like a hangover from Mexico City, with all the altitude and Online Betting that stuff. They had to grind this one, but managed to do it in the end. They will need more practice says the Rockets center forward.

James Harden scored 35 poins, including an off-balance shot with just nine seconds till the end of the match, and gave Houston the lead and the final score. He made 14 out of 16 free throws. Coach Kevin McHale said that they are not good at all, and he owns this victory to James, and said thanks to him for going out and attacking.