Council recorded his second-career double-double, with 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting and 10 rebounds along with a slew of high-energy plays reminiscent of his impressive rookie season.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following an overtime loss to the Houston Rockets.

Unlike in their previous loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Sixers showed consistent fight and focus from the outset. Facing a team with far superior athleticism, depth, size and length — not to mention talent, given the Sixers' many notable absences — the Sixers were able to hang in there.