Quentin Grimes and Lonnie Walker IV each scored 25 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the 76ers, who improved to 22-41 on the season.
Walker added 11 rebounds and five assists off the bench, while Grimes shot 6-of-13 from the field and a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line. The Jazz, now 15-49, were led by Kyle Filipowski and Keyonte George, who each finished with 25 points.
Philadelphia held a 65-58 lead at halftime, with Grimes scoring 16 in the first two quarters. The 76ers maintained control through most of the second half, but Utah made a late push to keep the game close.
Filipowski hit two three-pointers in a six-second span to trim the Jazz deficit to 124-122 with three seconds remaining. Jared Butler appeared to turn the ball over under the 76ers’ basket with 1.8 seconds left, but after a video review, the call was overturned, allowing Philadelphia to retain possession.
Walker sealed the win with two free throws, capping off a strong individual performance. His ability to contribute in multiple areas gave the 76ers a much-needed boost, especially with key players like Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid sidelined due to injuries.
Grimes played a pivotal role down the stretch, scoring the team’s last eight points. His efficiency from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line helped Philadelphia withstand Utah’s late-game surge.
Keyonte George had an aggressive scoring night for Utah but struggled with efficiency, shooting 7-of-20 from the field. Filipowski added seven rebounds and three steals, while Isaiah Collier finished with 13 points and 10 assists.
The Jazz have now lost five straight games, with all defeats coming against teams that entered Sunday with a combined record 94 games below .500. Despite strong individual performances, Utah’s inability to close out games has been a recurring issue.
Philadelphia shot 44.8% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range in the win. The Jazz hit 39.1% of their shots from deep but struggled with ball security, committing 17 turnovers.
