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NBA: Houston 87, Philadelphia 81

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Yao Ming had 27 points and 12 rebounds Monday to lead the Houston Rockets to an 87-81 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Rafer Alston added 19 points and eight assists and Tracy McGrady 13 points for the Rockets, who have won four in a row.

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The 76ers' Allen Iverson struggled from the field, but made k 20 of 24 free throw attempts and wound up with 32 points.

Chris Webber added 18 points and 15 rebounds for Philadelphia, which went more than 15 minutes without a field goal in the second half. The 76ers, who committed 24 turnovers, have lost three of their last four games.

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