SLCSL23

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Presented by America First Credit Union, follow along as the rookies talk about their experience in Salt Lake and Vegas Summer Leagues and how they're facing the league together.

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With such a young team and many different faces, Utah summer league head coach Evan Bradds knew it would be a battle for the Jazz.&nbsp;

Regardless of the outcomes, so much of Utah’s summer league games would be about development and seeing how the players respond in the face of adversity. Although Utah may still be searching for its first win, the Jazz continue to show their mettle nightly.&nbsp;

Despite big nights from Luka Samanic and Ochai Agbaji, the Jazz fell 104-94 to Philadelphia on Wednesday night in game two of the Salt Lake City Summer League.&nbsp;

“Tonight was a good learning example for our guys about how physical the NBA is,” Bradds said. “It’s good for our guys to learn, that’s what this is about. I’m still positive about where we are going and what direction we are heading.”

After struggling out of the gates in their summer league opener on Monday night, Utah got a better start against the 76ers. Keyonte George and Samanic came out firing from deep, combining to score Utah’s first 11 points as the Jazz jumped out to a nine-point lead less than two minutes in. 

Philadelphia responded, cutting their deficit to one following an 8-0 run, but it was short-lived. Utah answered with its own 8-0 run to lead 19-10 midway through the first.&nbsp;

After the 76ers cut the deficit to three, Colbey Ross, George, and Samanic hit threes on consecutive possessions as the Jazz ended the quarter on a 15-4 run. 

George and Samanic combined for 22 points in the first as Utah led 34-20 after one.&nbsp;

Utah’s lead nearly evaporated just minutes into the second as the 76ers began with 10 straight points, but a Vernon Carey Jr. dunk ended the run. George continued to show his shooting prowess from deep, knocking down another three as Utah’s lead was back to nine.&nbsp;

The 76ers refused to go away, rallying to cut the deficit to five before Ochai Agbaji knocked down a deep three on an assist from Ross.&nbsp;

Philadelphia finally pulled even in the final minute of the quarter as Terquavion Smith rallied with five straight. But Samanic answered with a pair of free throws, capping off his 15-point half.&nbsp;

With the perimeter shooting leading in the first half, Utah did most of its damage in the paint to begin the third as Carey found a rhythm early on. Starting with a tough finish in traffic, he scored eight of Utah’s first 11 points — the others coming on an Agbaji three.&nbsp;

However, the 76ers kept pace before Springer three gave them their first lead of the game, 68-67, with five minutes left in the third. It was short-lived as Agbaji answered with a personal 5-0 run on a tough layup and pull-up three.&nbsp;

Agbaji continued his torrid quarter when he got saved two points with a chase-down block, before knocking down a wide-open three as Utah retook the one-point lead. Philadelphia answered with a 7-1 run before Johnny Juzang’s three gave the Jazz life.&nbsp;

Utah trailed 81-79 heading to the fourth.&nbsp;

The final 12 minutes got off to an entertaining start as players were diving on the ground for loose balls, battling for rebounds, and attacking the rim hard. But it was a quick 8-0 run by the 76ers that had Utah down 91-83 with just under seven minutes to play.&nbsp;

Utah would have chances to cut into the lead but couldn’t knock down the big bucket that would pressure the 76ers. Instead, they exchanged buckets, and Utah fell to 0-2 in the Salt Lake City Summer League.&nbsp;

Samanic finished with a team-high 19 points, adding nine rebounds, three assists, and 3-of-5 from deep. Agbaji caught fire in the third quarter to finish with 18 points, five rebounds, and three blocks before fouling out late in the fourth.&nbsp;

In his second game, George added 14 points, four assists, and three rebounds before exiting in the second half with a problem with his left foot.&nbsp;

Ross added 13 points and eight assists, while Carey chipped in 12 points and six rebounds.&nbsp;

Utah closes out the Salt Lake City Summer League on Thursday night when they face Memphis. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Delta Center.&nbsp;

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"A Good Learning Example" | Utah Starts Hot, Falls 104-94 To Philadelphia In Physical Showdown

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