NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid, Sixers Sink Jazz in Final Seconds

NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid, Sixers Sink Jazz in Final Seconds
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) keeps the ball away from Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Jan. 14, 2023. Chris Nicoll/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Joel Embiid hit a game-winning shot with five seconds left and James Harden fired in 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118–117 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Embiid finished with 30 points and seven rebounds, Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points, and Shake Milton contributed 17 as the 76ers began a five-game Western Conference road trip on the right note.