76ers Overcome Jazz in Scrappy Matchup Behind Bench Contributions

Philadelphia snaps a three-game losing streak with a 126-122 victory over a depleted Utah team, led by standout performances from Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes.

• Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes each scored 25 points, with Walker adding 11 rebounds and five assists off the bench for the 76ers.
• Philadelphia's bench contributed 78 points, including key performances from Jared Butler (15 points, 9 assists) and rookie Adem Bona, who notched his first career double-double with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks.
• Both teams were missing key players, with the 76ers playing without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George, while the Jazz were without Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and others.
• The Jazz made a late push, cutting a 22-point deficit to just two in the final seconds, but the 76ers held on after a critical video review overturned a potential turnover.
• The win improved Philadelphia's record to 22-41, while Utah extended its road losing streak to 12 games, falling to 15-49 overall.

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