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Sixers top Jazz to open road trip with 5th straight win
BOX SCORE SALT LAKE CITY – Figuring out how to guard Ben Simmons is a puzzle many NBA teams can’t solve. The Sixers’ rookie keeps finding ways to contribute and impact a game – even when his shot isn’t falling. Simmons offered his latest evidence of that ability in helping the Sixers claim their fifth consecutive victory with a 104-97…
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Sixers-Jazz observations: Road trip opens with 5th straight win
BOX SCORE SALT LAKE CITY – Winning on the road is becoming a habit for the Sixers this season. Buoyed by a season-high 25 points from Dario Saric and 20 points from JJ Redick, the Sixers knocked off the Utah Jazz 104-97 on Tuesday night. The Sixers shot 12 of 27 from three-point range and out-rebounded the Jazz 56-45. It…
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5 observations from Sixers' win over Spurs in Utah Jazz Summer League
SALT LAKE CITY – Two close losses did not turn into a third one for the Sixers. They closed out their stint in the Utah Jazz Summer League on a satisfying note, rallying in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-86 (see Instant Replay). The Sixers came out on top without top pick Markelle Fultz in the…
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Sixers see progress from Furkan Korkmaz during win over Spurs in Utah finale
SALT LAKE CITY – There’s much more to what Furkan Korkmaz brings to a game than what can be found by examining a box score. One of the reasons that the Sixers drafted Korkmaz and worked to bring him over from Europe is his versatility. Korkmaz is a sharpshooter on the surface. Dig a little deeper and you will also…
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Summer League: Sixers salvage time in Utah with win over Spurs
SALT LAKE CITY – No Markelle Fultz equaled no problem for the Sixers. This time, they finished off a fourth-quarter rally with a victory. The Sixers downed the Spurs 94-86 on Thursday in their Utah Jazz Summer League finale. They finished with a 1-2 record in Utah. A balanced offensive effort aided the Sixers in their comeback. Five players scored…
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5 observations from Sixers-Jazz: Poythress imposes his will; Korkmaz struggles in debut
SALT LAKE CITY – Another down-to-the-wire finish didn’t go the Sixers’ way. After struggles in the second and third quarters, the Sixers made the Jazz sweat it out in the final minute before falling 100-94 to Utah at the Huntsman Center (see game recap). Markelle Fultz provided fourth-quarter heroics and paced the team with 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting. Alex…
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Markelle Fultz, Sixers show fight as rally falls short against Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — Much like a punch-drunk boxer, the Sixers were on the ropes for much of the second half Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. During the third quarter, they wilted under a barrage of three-pointers from Utah that doubled as effective body blows and rabbit punches. Markelle Fultz made sure the Sixers didn’t stagger to the canvas in…
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Summer League: Markelle Fultz, Sixers can't finish off 4th-quarter rally
SALT LAKE CITY — For a second consecutive game, the Sixers could not get a final winning play after battling down to wire. The Sixers on Wednesday fell to the Jazz, 100-94, after cutting a 24-point third-quarter deficit to a point in the game’s final minute. Utah never let the Sixers take the lead down the stretch, and sealed the...
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Furkan Korkmaz will make Sixers debut tonight in Utah Jazz Summer League
SALT LAKE CITY – Playing in the NBA has driven every step of Furkan Korkmaz’s personal journey as a basketball player. He always saw Europe as a temporary rest stop toward his ultimate destination. Now the wait is over. Korkmaz will finally get his first taste of the NBA. The 19-year old guard will make his debut with the Sixers…
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Jonah Bolden could force Sixers' hand early with summer league success
SALT LAKE CITY – Before the Sixers drafted Jonah Bolden, he made a name for himself in Europe as a potent outside shooter. Now, he is starting to turn heads with his defensive play as well. Bolden offset a mediocre shooting night with a strong defensive performance in his Sixers debut Monday. The 6-foot-10 forward finished nine points on 4…