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Sixers Hitting Peak Form While Rockets' Dependence on James Harden Reaches Critical Point

The 76ers picked the right time to start playing some of their best basketball of the season.

In Monday’s home 121-93 win over the Rockets, Philadelphia was without Jimmy Butler and had no answer for James Harden, but it didn’t matter.

With the newly acquired Corey Brewer in the starting lineup for the four-time All-Star, the 76ers blitzed Harden as much as they could on defense. And while they couldn’t stop Harden from still getting his shot, they slowed him down as a facilitator, forcing the reigning MVP to commit twice as many turnovers as assists in the contest.