The Philadelphia 76ers brought back former draftee Charles Bassey on a 10-day deal to protect two-way player eligibility.

The Philadelphia 76ers' duo of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid powered the team to a 128-122 overtime win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of an up-and-down season. At some points, they seem to be able to contend for a top position in the Eastern Conference.

"In a rarity for a rookie, Edgecombe has made an immediate impact on a playoff contender," ESPN's Tim Bontemps wrote on Friday. "The 76ers are 4.6 points better per 100 possessions when he's on the court, another rookie rarity."

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the New York Knicks on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET. Both teams have similar win-loss records, with key players like Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns listed as questionable.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals hours after being named an All-Star starter for the first time and Joel Embiid had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 18 points, and all five starters hit double figures.

Philadelphia, which is 23-18, has beaten the Knicks, Celtics and Raptors multiple times, but it has also lost to the Nets, Hawks and Bulls.

The Rockets' three-game winning streak ended amid a flurry of missed shots and free throws.

When the 76ers and Hornets met in October, Philadelphia claimed a 125-121 home victory despite LaMelo Ball coming within two assists of a triple-double for Charlotte. Maxey had 28 points, while Embiid posted 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.