Green, Smith each score 30, Rockets extend win streak to 7 games with 144-137 OT victory over 76ers

HOUSTON — Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points apiece and the Houston Rockets rallied for a 144-137 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, extending their season-best winning streak to seven games. The Rockets trailed by as many as 25 points and never led in regulation before their late rally. Houston was up by six after opening OT with a 9-3 run. Philly's Quentin Grimes made a 3 to cut the led to 140-137 with less than 2½ minutes left in overtime. But Alperen Sengun made two free throws with just over a minute left before Aaron Holiday added two more with 12.1 seconds to make it 144-137 and secure the win.

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