Jazz Defeat Pelicans, 114-112
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 114-112, at Vivint Arena on Monday.

There were 16 ties and 16 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 11 points. In fact. neither team led by more than seven points in the second half, with the Pelicans missing three shots in the final minute that would've all tied or taken the lead. Utah shot 17-of-48 from three-point range and 23-of-28 from the free-throw line, while New Orleans shot 7-of-22 from long range and 17-of-25 from the charity stripe. The Jazz also outscored the Pelicans in second-chance points, 20-9.

The Pelicans (9-9) were led by Zion Williamson, finishing with 26 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Brandon Ingram had 25 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jonas Valanciunas amassed 14 points, 13 rebounds and two assists, while Naji Marshall led the bench with 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals.

The Jazz (6-11) had eight players reach double figures in scoring, with Keyonte George leading the way with 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jordan Clarkson collected 16 points, four rebounds and 10 assists. Walker Kessler led the bench with 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Utah traveling to face the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans returning home to play the Philadelphia 76ers.
Posted on: 11/27/2023 8:38 PM
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