Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers — 116:126, NBA

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 126-116, using elite overall shooting and a major rebounding edge to control the game. Philadelphia finished 40-of-65 from the field (62.0%) and won the glass 56-39, giving them consistent second-chance opportunities and allowing them to withstand Utah’s higher-volume three-point attempt rate. Utah stayed competitive behind A. Bailey’s 25 points and K. Chandler’s 19, while also moving the ball effectively with 29 assists. The Jazz generated plenty of perimeter looks (40 three-point attempts) and made nine, but the efficiency gap from the field and the rebounding deficit made it difficult to string together enough stops to flip the game in the second half. Philadelphia’s balanced scoring led the way, with Quentin Grimes scoring 25 points, J. V. Edgecombe adding 22, and Trendon Watford contributing 20. The 76ers also posted 27 assists, pairing ball movement with high-percentage finishing to keep Utah from mounting a sustained comeback. Going forward, the 76ers can point to their interior control—both in shot quality and rebounding—as the foundation of this win. For the Jazz, the offensive playmaking was a positive, but improving three-point efficiency and limiting opponents’ second-chance chances will be key areas to address after allowing 62.0% shooting and losing the rebound battle by 17.