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The Utah Jazz (24–25) and Philadelphia 76ers (29–17) square off at Delta Center on February 1.
In their last 7 matches overall, the Utah Jazz have only triumphed in 2 of them. They suffered a 118-103 loss to the hot New York Knicks last week, capping a 6-game road trip. The Jazz suffered their second straight defeat in their last game, falling to the Brooklyn Nets 147-114.
In Madison Square Garden, Utah’s field goal percentage was 45.3%. The Jazz recorded a 23/15 assist-to-turnover ratio while shooting 12-for-36 from outside the arc. They let up 62 points in the interior while forcing the Knicks into a pitiful 6 turnovers. Against the Knicks, Lauri Markkanen finished with just 14 points and 11 rebounds. Leading the way with 22 points and 7 assists was Collin Sexton, while John Collins recorded an 11-point and 11 rebound double-double. The Jazz don’t have any players on the injury list.
Due to their string of ailments, the Sixers have 7 players on the injury report for this game. Joel Embiid is one among the 4 players that has been ruled out. Embiid is experiencing knee problems, and he had another setback recently. It is a huge loss without him. Not only does the center lead the squad in scoring, but he leads the league in points scored as well. The other players that are out are De’Anthony Melton, Kenneth Lofton Jr., and Robert Covington. Tyrese Maxey, Marcus Morris, and Nicolas Batum are doubtful. The Sixers have fallen in their last 4 games as a result of the injuries. Prior to this lapse in performance, Nick Nurse’s team had won six straight. They recently suffered a 119-107 loss to the Warriors. The squad, which averages 116.7 points away from home, suffered its 17th defeat of the year.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Game Information
- Date: 02/01/2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Delta Center.
- How to Watch 76ers vs Jazz: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
