Jazz Defeat Pelicans, 105-100
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 105-100, at Vivint Arena on Saturday.

There were five ties and 11 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. An 11-2 run near the end of the fourth quarter carried Utah to their comeback win, overcoming a 12-point deficit near at end of the third quarter. They ended up outscoring the Pelicans in the fourth quarter, 37-23. The Jazz shot 44 percent from the field, 35 percent from three-point range and 82 percent from the free-throw line, while the Pelicans shot 42 percent from the field, 31 percent from long range and 61 percent from the charity stripe. Utah's bench outscored New Orleans' bench, 54-22. The Jazz doubled up the Pelis in fastbreak scoring, 26-13, while out-rebounding them, 63-50.

The Pelicans (9-8) were led by Brandon Ingram, providing 26 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Jordan Hawkins had 25 points, six rebounds and three assists. Jose Alvarado led the bench with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Dyson Daniels accrued six points, six rebounds, five assists and six steals.

The Jazz (5-11) were led by Collin Sexton, collecting 16 points, three rebounds and six assists off of the bench. Keyonte George led the starters with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. John Collins amassed 12 points and nine rebounds, while Kelly Olynyk tallied 13 points, six rebounds and three assists. Walker Kessler also amassed 11 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.

These teams will have a rematch on Monday for their next outing.
Posted on: 11/25/2023 9:00 PM
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