The 76ers are focused on “staying together” because they know the alternative will lead to a downward spiral. That mindset led to a great effort. But one has to wonder how long will they be able to “stay together” while compiling loss after loss.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points and was clutch in the 4th quarter but the Sixers ultimately fell to the Rockets in overtime on Wednesday night.Maxey scores 39 points, Sixers show fight but fall to Rocke

Tyrese Maxey and the shorthanded Sixers couldn’t pull off an overtime win Wednesday night, falling to a 122-115 defeat to the Rockets.