George scored 30 points in a losing effort as the 76ers narrowly defeated the Jazz 106-102.

March 5th - The 76ers defeated the Jazz 106-102. Maxi led the team with 25 points and 6 assists, while Walker contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, sealing the victory with two free throws in the final moments. For the Jazz, George scored a game-high 30 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent the team's loss.

At the start of the game, Maxi hit a three-pointer to open the scoring for the 76ers , but George responded with a layup for the Jazz. The 76ers quickly built a double-digit lead. Led by Collier and Williams, the Jazz continued to close the gap, trailing 22-29 at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, Collier and Sensab scored consecutive points to bring the Jazz closer, but Grimes scored 4 points with a floater to help the 76ers widen the lead again. At halftime, the 76ers led 53-48 .

After switching sides, George hit three consecutive three-pointers to help the Jazz take the lead, followed by a putback by Filippowski; Williams then slammed home an alley-oop dunk, giving the Jazz a five- point advantage. Martin and Drummond scored consecutively to help the 76ers regain the lead , ending the third quarter with the Jazz leading 83-82 . In the final quarter, Martin helped the 76ers regain control, but George then hit consecutive long-range shots to widen the gap again. At a crucial moment, Grimes helped the 76ers take the lead, and Walker calmly sank key free throws to seal the victory. Ultimately, the 76ers narrowly defeated the Jazz 106-102 .

Jazz player statistics

George had 30 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; Collier had 18 points and 5 assists; Bailey had 12 points, 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Hinson had 11 points and 1 rebound ; Williams had 9 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Sensab had 7 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Flipovsky had 6 points, 11 rebounds , and 3 assists; Bamba had 4 points , 8 rebounds, and 1 assist; Harkless had 3 points and 3 rebounds .

76ers player stats

Maxi had 25 points , 2 rebounds , and 6 assists; Walker had 22 points , 10 rebounds , and 2 assists; Grimes had 16 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Boehner had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; T. Martin had 8 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists; Barlow had 7 points, 4 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Watford had 7 points , 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Edwards had 5 points , 2 rebounds, and 4 assists .

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