The 76ers narrowly beat the Jazz to end a four-game losing streak: Maxey set a record with 51+7 three-pointers and Marca scored 28 points
On February 2, Beijing time, the 76ers played against the Jazz in the NBA regular season, the 76ers core Embiid was absent because of a torn meniscus, and Maxey, who was the first All-Star in his career, returned. Maxey scored 32 points in the first two quarters, leading the 76ers to lead by as many as 12 points, and the Jazz blossomed tenaciously to chase the score. The two sides fought tightly in the final moments, and finally the 76ers defeated the Jazz 127-124 to end a four-game losing streak, and the Jazz suffered a three-game losing streak.
Statistics
76ers: Maxey hit a career-high 51 points from seven three-pointers, Harris 28 points, Oubre 16 points.
Jazz: Markkanen 28 points and 10 rebounds, Collins 15 points, Sexton 22 points, Clarkson 16 points and 10 assists, and all six players on the team scored in double figures.
Game recap
In the first meeting of the season, the 76ers lost to the Jazz 109-120 at home, Embiid was absent in the game, Maxey had 25 points and 9 assists and Oubre 24+4+4, and all 5 players on the team scored double-doubles. Five Jazz players scored in double figures, with Markkanen having 33 points and 13 rebounds and Sexton having 22 points and 10 assists.
The two sides ushered in the second meeting of the season, the Jazz are all healthy, the 76ers' number one star Embiid is absent due to a torn meniscus, and it is unknown how long he will be absent, and the 76ers are also missing Batum, Morris Jr., Covington, Melton and Lofton. The 76ers, who were absent from six players, welcomed back Maxey, the centerpiece of the backcourt, and he was named to the NBA All-Star team for the first time in his career this year.
In the first quarter, the two sides battled offensively, and the 76ers led the Jazz by seven points at 39-32 in the first quarter. Maxey was 7-of-9 in the first quarter at 9:21, including 4-of-4 three-pointers, 18-of-18 and Harris scored 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting, leading the 76ers to 15-of-25 in the first quarter, including 4-of-9 from three-point range. The Jazz also made 12-of-22 shooting in the first quarter, including 3-of-10 from three-point range, and no player on the team scored in double figures, with Markkanen and Sexton both scoring seven points.
In the second quarter, Maxey and Harris led the team to suppress the Jazz, winning by 32-29 by 3 points in the first quarter, and maintained a 10-point lead at 71-61 in the first half. Maxey continued his hot shooting touch, playing eight minutes in the second quarter, scoring 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting in the quarter, including two more three-pointers from the outside. Maxey was 11-of-15 from the field in the first half, including 6-of-6 from three-point range and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, for an unstoppable 32 points, plus Harris scored 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting. Maxey and Harris combined for 48 points, leading the 76ers to 27 of 49 in the first half with more than 5 from the field, including 8 from the field of 15 from three-point range, and 9 from the free-throw line. On the other hand, the Jazz also exceeded 5 of 44 in 24 of 4, including 5 of 17 three-pointers and less than 3 of 3 in the free throw, and only Markkanen scored 14 points in 5 of 9 on the team.
Yibian fought again, Maxey was limited in the first half of the third quarter, the Jazz blossomed more tenaciously and stubbornly fought back to chase points, and the 76ers were once suppressed by the Jazz with a 22-11 offensive attack, and the 76ers were overtaken by 1 point at 82-83. Maxey then broke out again and scored consecutive points, leading the 76ers to regain the lead and maintain a slight advantage, and the Jazz stubbornly chased the score to bite the score. The 76ers lost by 10 points at 22-32 in the first quarter, and the two sides were tied at 93-93 at the end of the third quarter. Maxey scored 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting in the third quarter, and was 15-of-24 in the first three quarters, including 6-of-8 three-pointers and 7-of-7 free throws, scoring 43 points and 3 rebounds, Harris scored 22 points, and the Jazz had five players score double-doubles.
At the beginning of the final quarter, Korkmaz scored five consecutive points to take the lead, the Jazz chased four points in a row, and Oubre scored three points and Maxey dunked to extend the six-point advantage. Markkanen scored five straight points, and Harris made a layup and Oubre three-pointer to cement a six-point advantage. The Jazz chased a 7-1 offensive wave to a 109-109 draw, Oubre scored three points and Maxey hit two free throws, and Markkanen chased 2+1 to a difference of 1 point. The two sides continued to score two points each, with Bamba throwing to maintain a three-point advantage, and Markkanen and Sexton each hitting a three-pointer to stop the 76ers. Maxey tied with a three-pointer, Beverley scored a three-pointer, and Sexton made two free throws for a foul. The Ulb Thunder dunked but drew a foul on Collins, and the Jazz challenged to clear the foul. Harris was fouled and hit both free throws, Bamba and Collins clashed and both ate T, the 76ers tactical foul did not give the Jazz a three-point opportunity, the Jazz failed to complete the comeback, and finally the 76ers defeated the Jazz.
Both sides start
76ers: House, Harris, Reed, Oubre, Maxey
Jazz: Fontecchio, Markkanen, Collins, Sexton, Dunn
(Text/Drunken Sleeping)