76ers' Starter Returns to Bench vs. Rockets

On Monday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Houstons Rockets, as they look to build off of their win against the Sacramento Kings in their last time out.

Tobias Harris did more than his fair share of lifting against the Kings, putting up a season-high 37 points.

This isn't to say there were other notable performers as Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points on a respectable 35 percent from the field.

Elsewhere in Philadelphia's starting lineup sat De'Anthony Melton, who managed to pur up six points and one steal against the Kings.

It marked Melton's second game back from a three game stint on the bench, after the 25-year-old had been struggling with stiffness in his lower back.

While Melton appeared in Friday night's win, the same can't be said for Monday afternoon's match, as he has been downgraded due to an issue in his back.

Prior to this recent injury stint, the former USC guard had been a reliable option for Nick Nurse, not missing a match for nearly the opening two months of the season.

In matches where Melton has been unavailable, Nurse has opted to put Kelly Oubre Jr in the starting lineup.

There is a possibility that this could happen on Monday given that Oubre Jr hasn't landed on the injury list, which wasn't the case against the Kings.

The 28-year-old was a late scratch on Friday night, due to an issue with his toe, which flared up prior to tip-off.

The Sixers will take on the Rockets on Monday afternoon with tip-off slated for 1:00 p.m. EST.