PHILADELPHIA — Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes each scored 25 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-122 win against the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Walker enhanced his contribution with 11 rebounds and five assists over 34 minutes, coming off the bench to make a significant impact for the 76ers, who now hold a record of 22-41. Grimes was efficient, hitting 6 of 13 shots, including 4 of 9 from beyond the arc, and made all 9 free-throw attempts while recording six assists.
For the Jazz, Kyle Filipowski stood out by scoring 25 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and making three steals. Keyonte George also contributed 25 points along with six rebounds and three steals. The Jazz now find themselves at 15-49.
The game saw the 76ers head into halftime with a 65-58 lead over the Jazz. Grimes was instrumental in the first half, scoring 16 points, including the last eight to close out the half. He also played a pivotal role in the closing moments of the game, ensuring the tight four-point victory for Philadelphia.
Notable takeaways from the game include Philadelphia snapping a three-game losing streak, earning their first victory since a narrow win over the Dallas Mavericks early in February. On the other hand, the Jazz continued their struggles, extending their losing streak to five games, all against teams significantly below .500 this season.
A critical moment in the game occurred as Kyle Filipowski sank two 3-pointers within a six-second window to narrow the gap to 124-122 with only seconds remaining. Additionally, Philadelphia’s Jared Butler appeared to have turned the ball over under the Jazz’s basket with 1.8 seconds on the clock. However, after a video review, the decision was overturned, allowing the 76ers to retain possession. Walker then sealed the victory by making two free throws.
A key statistic from the game was the 76ers’ 34.0% efficiency from the 3-point line, playing a significant role in their triumph.
Looking ahead, the 76ers will face the Hawks on the road for their next game on Monday. Meanwhile, the Jazz will continue their road journey with an upcoming match against the Celtics, also scheduled for Monday.
