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NBA: Philadelphia 114, Houston 105

HOUSTON, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Jrue Holiday led a hot Philadelphia shooting performance Wednesday and Andre Iguodala had a triple-double in leading the 76ers past Houston 114-105.

Philadelphia shot 55 percent from the field, with Holiday hitting on 8-of-11 attempts. The win was Philadelphia's 27th this season, matching the 76ers' entire total from last season.

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Lou Williams and Thaddeus Young both had 19 points for Philadelphia while Iguodala had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

Philadelphia became the second team in the NBA this season to match its victory total from a year ago prior to the All-Star break. New Jersey had 17 wins last season and is 17-40 this year.

Houston was led by a career-best 36 points from Kyle Lowry. Luis Scola contributed 26 points and 13 rebounds.

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