Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes put up 25 points each on Sunday for the Sixers, lifting Philadelphia over the Utah Jazz.
In a game where both teams would’ve preferred to improve their lottery odds, the Sixers simply had more NBA talent on the floor than the lowly Jazz.
The Philadelphia 76ers finally ended their three-game skid with a 126-122 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday at Well Fargo Center.
Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes scored 25 points apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 126-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Walker added 11 rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes off the bench for the 76ers (22-41).
Philadelphia 76ers' Lonnie Walker IV, center, goes up for a shot between Utah Jazz's Kyle Filipowski, left, and Brice Sensabaugh during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2025,
As the Philadelphia 76ers prepared for their Sunday night matchup against the Utah Jazz, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse suggested that he would be “monitoring” minutes for certain players moving forward.
Utah came out of the gates on a heater, as they held a double-digit advantage in the opening quarter thanks to a strong quarter by rookie Kyle Filipowski and sophomore Keyonte George lifting the Jazz early. The Jazz led by a score of 32-16 -- doubling the home team's score in an early stage of the game with a 16-point lead.
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.