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Houston Rockets Game 64 of 2015-16 Season vs 76ers

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Houston Rockets Game 64 of 2015-16 resulted in much easier victory than their first outing versus the Philadelphia 76ers.

Continuing SCS series of all 82 games from last season next up is the Houston Rockets Game 64 of 2015-16 versus the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Houston Rockets added draft picks and signed free agents to improve upon an especially mediocre 41-41 campaign. Big man Dwight Howard left for Atlanta while free agents Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon, Nene Hilario and Pablo Prigioni joined Houston in free agency.

Hopes are these additions and the growth of existing assets will translate into a season similar to 2014-15. While fans wait for opening night on October 26th versus the Lakers hopefully this series will appease your cravings.

To that end, this series showcases the Rockets 82 games noting the pregame analysis, post game grades, and relevant video. Furthermore, SCS will highlight significant changes made by their opponents this summer. So, here it is – – enjoy all 82 posts as SCS takes you back over the 2015-16 season.

Game 64 – 76ers

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Pregame Analysis:

The full pregame analysis article which can be viewed via this link.

Post Game Analysis:

SCS post game review offered 3 things learned in the game which can viewed via this link.

Stat Leaders:

James Harden posted 50 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists while Robert Covington was stellar for the 76ers scoring 27 points, grabbed 8 steals and had 5 assists.

NBA.com provides full box score which can be viewed via this link.

Rockets Games vs 76ers in 2016-17

Draft Picks and Free Agents

Though the 76ers shouldn’t expect to make the playoffs they certainly will be improved this season. Wins and losses won’t matter as much as developing the myriad of youthful talent Philly will trot out onto the court. And, with so much talent and available cap space GM Bryan Colangelo wills surely be looking to package some of these assets for a star or some veteran talent with winning experience.

Dario Saric and Joel Embiid while not rookies will be deemed as such with one finally arriving from overseas and the latter fully healthy. Coupled with the addition of likely Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons the future looks bright in Philly.

Draft Picks:

Round 1: Ben Simmons (1), Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (24), Furkan Korkmaz (26)

Round 2: N/A

Incoming Free Agents/trade:

Exiting Free Agents/traded:
Isaiah Canaan exits for Bulls

Re-upping:Hollis Thompson (76ers exercised option)

More Free Agent News

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