As the Philadelphia 76ers prepared for the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, they knew they would be without the services of the seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid. The absence on Wednesday marked the third game in a row Embiid had the night off.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Caleb Martin in their matchup with the Houston Rockets due to upper back soreness. Originally listed as questionable for the Wednesday game at the Wells Fargo Center,

Rockets Top Performers Jalen Green: season-high 41 points, 7 rebounds, 4 3PM Alperen Sengun: 22 points (11 in OT), 14 rebounds, 7 assists Amen Thompson: 19 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks 76ers Top Performers Tyrese Maxey: 39 points,

Alperen Sengun is a big reason for the Rockets' success and continues to show why he’s one of the up-and-comers in the Association. The Turkish-born center is averaging 18.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists and pulled down a triple-double against Minnesota.