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Utah takes on Philadelphia in non-conference play

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Philadelphia 76ers (38-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (21-49, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Utah Jazz in non-conference play. The Jazz are 13-22 in home games. Utah ranks third in the Western Conference with 16.

3 fast break points per game led by Lauri Markkanen averaging 3. 3. The 76ers are 18-16 on the road.

Philadelphia is ninth in the Eastern Conference allowing only 116. 1 points while holding opponents to 47. 0% shooting.

The Jazz's 13. 0 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0. 4 fewer made shots on average than the 13.