- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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The Philadelphia 76ers (33-27) are set to host the struggling Utah Jazz (18-43) at Xfinity Mobile Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Jazz faced off against the Nuggets, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 128-125. The Jazz committed 28 personal fouls, while the Nuggets recorded 20. From three-point land, Utah successfully made 16 out of 39 attempts. The Nuggets displayed impressive shooting from the free-throw line, connecting on 32 of 35 for an exceptional 91.4%. Denver dominated the boards with 38 rebounds (8 offensive, 30 defensive) and tallied 3 blocks. In terms of assists, the Nuggets achieved 25 dimes while snagging 4 steals. Defensively, Utah struggled, allowing their opponents to shoot at a rate of 54.1% (40 of 74). They contributed 24 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and secured 11 steals. On the rebounding front, the Jazz collected 33 boards, 8 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, Utah was effective, sinking 22 of 26 attempts for an 84.6% success rate. Overall, the Jazz shot 51.2% from the floor (44 of 86) and made 15 of their 39 attempts from beyond the arc.
A key contributor for the Jazz was Keyonte George, who showcased an impressive performance with 36 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and adding 2 assists. He played 30 minutes while also securing 2 rebounds.
Entering this game, the Jazz hold a record of 18-43 this season. They average 15.7 turnovers per game and commit 21.9 personal fouls as a team. Collectively, they average 43.8 rebounds and have racked up 1,811 assists this season, ranking second in the league for assists. Utah is connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts (785 of 2,266) and hitting 79.6% from the charity stripe. They are averaging an impressive 117.9 points per game (7th in the NBA) while shooting 46.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Jazz force their opponents into 14.2 turnovers per game while committing 20.7 personal fouls. They concede 37.3% on three-point attempts and rank 30th in the league for points allowed per game (125.8). Opponents shoot 49.0% against them (2,715 of 5,543), and they allow 45.1 rebounds per game across the team. They are also ranked 30th in assisting, with 1,854 assists yielded this season.
In their previous game, the 76ers fell to the Celtics, finishing with a score of 114-98. In terms of rebounding, Philadelphia allowed Boston to gather 59 rebounds (including 19 offensive). From beyond the arc, they shot 32.7%, making 16 of 49 attempts, and performed well at the line, hitting 18 of 21 (85.7%). The Celtics were efficient against the 76ers, shooting 40 of 91 from the field for a shooting percentage of 44.0%. When it came to shooting, Philadelphia managed to hit 35 of 88 shots, resulting in a 39.8% shooting rate. From three-point range, the 76ers converted 12 of their 31 attempts (38.7%) while successfully making 16 free throws for a conversion rate of 72.7%. Boston was penalized with 19 fouls, allowing the 76ers to attempt 22 free throws. The 76ers recorded 6 turnovers but managed to secure 10 steals during the game. They collected a total of 37 rebounds, including 27 defensive and 10 offensive boards.
Tyrese Maxey was a standout performer for the 76ers in this matchup, tallying 33 points over 43 minutes and providing 6 assists. His shooting was 12 of 34, translating to a 35.3% success rate, alongside 3 rebounds.
Currently, the 76ers maintain a record of 33-27 for the season. From an offensive perspective, they are shooting at a rate of 46.0% which ranks 25th in the league. Philadelphia has scored 6,983 points this season, averaging 116.4 points per game, and gathers 43.4 rebounds per match. They record 24.7 assists per game (27th in the NBA) and average 13.7 turnovers. The 76ers commit 20.5 personal fouls per game and execute 81.5% shooting from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the 76ers rank 18th in points allowed per game with 115.9. They force 15.7 turnovers a game and let their opponents shoot 46.9% from the field (15th in the league). Opponents hit 35.5% from three-point territory (787 of 2,214), while committing 78.1% at the free-throw line. Philadelphia gives up an average of 27.5 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, which ranks them 22nd and 21st in the NBA, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Utah
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