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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 126–116 on March 21 at Delta Center, outpacing Vegas's 228.5-point total line by just 3.5 points combined. Quentin Grimes led Philadelphia with 25 points, while Vince Edgecombe added 22 in a balanced scoring attack; the 76ers shot 50% from the field and dominated the glass with 56 rebounds to Utah's 39. Anthony Bailey paced the Jazz with 25 points and Kris Chandler contributed 19, but Utah's 40.6% shooting and nine three-pointers proved insufficient against Philadelphia's efficiency. The 76ers' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Utah 31–24 to seize control after a tight first half. Philadelphia's 118.8 offensive rating and stingy 108.8 defensive rating reflected their balanced execution, though 16 turnovers nearly derailed the victory. Utah's fourth-quarter collapse—just 22 points—underscored their inability to maintain offensive momentum. The win solidifies Philadelphia's playoff positioning while Utah must address consistency issues heading down the stretch.
