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New Headline: Jabari Walker's Backcourt Brilliance Lights up Philadelphia 76ers' 3-Point Night

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Philadelphia 76ers big man Jabari Walker explains his recent uptick in 3-point percentage as he moves forward.

DETROIT -- The Philadelphia 76ers continue to receive some good production out of big man Jabari Walker as of late. The 4-year big man played well enough to begin the season to be converted from a two-way deal to a standard one and is now playing at a high level. Over his last six games, Walker is averaging 52.

6% from deep and averaging 12. 3 points and 4. 5 rebounds.

His 3-point percentage, in particular, has been a big help for this group. He is now shooting 33. 7% from deep on the season as he has been able to build a respectable percentage from beyond the arc.

After scoring 16 points and knocking down two triples in Thursday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, Walker explained his recent uptick in 3-point shooting. "Just sticking to it," Walker said after the loss. "Knowing that that's who I am.