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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 106–102 on March 4 at Wells Fargo Center in a defensive struggle that fell short of the 238.5-point Vegas total. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 25 points while Jalen Walker added 22, as Philadelphia shot 45.5 percent from the field and made nine three-pointers. Utah's Klay George paced the Jazz with 30 points, supported by Isaiah Collier's 18, though Utah's 12 three-pointers couldn't overcome a fourth-quarter collapse—the Jazz managed just 19 points in the final frame after erupting for 35 in the third. Philadelphia's defense tightened considerably down the stretch, holding a 106.8 offensive rating while limiting Utah to 104.8. Both teams committed 14 turnovers, but the 76ers' 43 rebounds and 24 assists proved decisive in controlling pace and rhythm. The win solidifies Philadelphia's playoff positioning while Utah's inability to sustain momentum in crunch time raises concerns about late-game execution.
