Houston closed out a 113-102 win over Philadelphia, leaning on efficient scoring and a strong edge on the glass. Both teams shot 51.0% from the field and each hit 11 three-pointers, but the Rockets created extra opportunities with a 53-47 rebounding advantage and converted enough of those second-chance possessions to separate on the scoreboard. Kevin Durant led Houston with 29 points, providing the steady half-court scoring the Rockets needed whenever the 76ers threatened to make a run. Jabari Smith Jr. added 19 points, giving Houston a second reliable scoring option and helping the Rockets maintain control with timely baskets. Philadelphia got balanced production from its backcourt and wings, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 23 points. J. V. Edgecombe (21 points) and Quentin Grimes (20 points) also reached 20-plus, keeping the 76ers within striking distance for long stretches. The teams finished even in assists (21 apiece), but Houston’s rebounding margin proved decisive in a game where the shooting numbers were otherwise nearly identical. For Houston, the win reinforces a formula that travels: efficient offense paired with physical rebounding. For Philadelphia, the offensive output from multiple scorers was encouraging, but the 76ers will look to tighten up their work on the boards and limit extra possessions in future matchups against teams that can punish them inside.