Houston Rockets Team Report - December 5

(Basketball News) - The Houston Rockets ended a five-game losing streak with Saturday’s home win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tracy McGrady’s jumper with 25.6 seconds left lifted the Rockets to the 77-76 victory.

A three-pointer by Scott Padgett gave Houston a 72-71 edge with 3:13 remaining in the fourth and Bobby Sura followed with another three that made it 75-71 with 2:05 to play.

But an Allen Iverson free throw and a driving dunk by Kenny Thomas brought the Sixers to within a point with 1:16 to play. Two free throws by Marc Jackson then put the Sixers back in front, 76-75, with 37 seconds left.

However, McGrady’s jumper with 25.6 seconds left put the Rockets on top to stay.

The Sixers had plenty of chances to regain the lead, but missed five shots in the waning seconds. Thomas missed a driving layup in heavy traffic, but the rebound eventually found its way to Jackson, who missed a pair of shots from right under the basket. Kyle Korver caught up to a long rebound and missed a three-pointer before Aaron McKie’s jumper at the buzzer clanged off the rim.

The Rockets will play the second test of a six-game homestand against the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.