Philon Steady Amid Sixers’ Rough Night | NBA News

In a brutal 90-64 loss to the Rockets, the Sixers looked exhausted from the start—but Labaron Philon Jr. kept showing up, scoring seven of the team’s eight first-quarter points and finishing with 17 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals. His poise and decision-making under pressure stood out, proving he’s ready to lead the second unit. While Johni Broome struggled and Isaac Johnson needs defensive work, Amani Lyles stepped up with 13 points off Philon’s assists. The Sixers face the Magic Wednesday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eb7f23f266262a7