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Philadelphia 76ers freefall continues as they drop to 0-17

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Houston Rockets' James Harden (C) battles with Philadelphia 76ers' Hollis Thompson and Jerami Grant during their game at the Toyota Center on November 27, 2015 (AFP Photo/Scott Halleran)

Houston (AFP) - James Harden drained a season-high 50 points as the Houston Rockets held on to beat winless Philadelphia 116-114, handing the 76ers their record 27th straight loss.

It was the third career 50 point game for Harden, who now has the most in franchise history as he surpassed Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone and Elvin Hayes who had two each.

The sad sack Sixers hit another low as they equaled their franchise-worst 0-17 start from last season.