Philadelphia 76ers (34-28) beat Utah Jazz (18-44) 106-102 at home on Wednesday, March 4. The Jazz led after three quarters, but the 76ers took control in the fourth.
The game, quarter by quarter
The 76ers had the better start, winning the first 29-22 to lead by 7 after one. The Jazz cut into the deficit with a 26-24 second quarter, though the 76ers still led by 5 at halftime.
The Jazz won the third 35-29 to turn the game around, taking a 1-point lead into the fourth. The 76ers took the fourth 24-19; the 76ers completed the comeback for a 106-102 regulation win.
What decided it
The 76ers got more from their shots, finishing at 50.6% effective field-goal shooting compared with 47.7% for the Jazz. In a 4-point game, that shooting gap supplied the clearest edge.
At roughly 98 possessions per team, the 76ers produced 107.8 points per 100 possessions to 103.8 for the Jazz.
Who made the difference
Jabari Walker was the game's biggest individual force for PHI: 22 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast on 7-12 shooting. His Game Score of 20.1 led everyone. His team was +5 with him on the floor.
Keyonte George led the Jazz with 30 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast on 10-24 shooting, good for a 17.2 Game Score.
Jabari Walker (22 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast) recorded a double-double.
What it means
The result fit the pre-game Win Meter, which gave the 76ers about a 84% chance.
Across the last 2 meetings in our records, Philadelphia 76ers lead 2-0.
The 76ers are now 34-28, and the Jazz are 18-44. The 76ers last five before this game: W-W-W-L-L.
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