Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers — Wed, Dec 23, 2026, 7:30 PM ET | NBA

Game details

Date

Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Time

7:30 PM ET

TV / Stream

Prime Video

Venue

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Injury report

Ariel Hukporti COutHukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal wPHI

Anfernee Simons GDay-To-DaySimons will join Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey on the sidelines for the preseason opener. It's unclear whether Simons is dealing with an injury or PHI

Dominick Barlow FDay-To-DayBarlow also didn't participate in Saturday's team scrimmage. With Philadelphia thin in the frontcourt due to injuries to Adem Bona (foot) and Tacko Fall (hip), PHI

Adem Bona CDay-To-DayBona has been sidelined by a foot sprain suffered during FIBA competition and has yet to practice during training camp. Coach Nick Nurse recently expressed optiPHI

Tyrese Maxey GDay-To-DayWith Maxey, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Anfernee Simons all resting during the preseason opener, more usage will be available for second-year guard VJ EdgecomPHI

LeBron James FDay-To-DayJames won't make his 76ers debut Monday and will be joined on the sidelines by Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his leftPHI

Joel Embiid CDay-To-DayEmbiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and Anfernee Simons, among others, will take a seat for the preseason opener, leaving plenty of usage available for second-yePHI

Tacko Fall CDay-To-DayThis is a tough blow for Fall, as he's already facing an uphill battle to make the final roster. A return Oct. 16 isn't out of the question based on this timetaPHI

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