The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Utah Jazz, 112-105, at Smoothie King Center on Thursday.

The Pelicans (17-14) took advantage of playing at home and secured the victory over the Jazz (13-18) in front of 17,753 fans. With the win, the Pelicans moved to 9-7 at home, while the Jazz fell to 5-13 on the road. New Orleans established a 39-37 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, as they also won the second quarter 20-14 on the heels of an excellent defensive performance. Utah played the second half with different energy and reduced the deficit to five points following a 25-22 score in the third quarter. However, the Pelicans closed the game in the final 12 minutes. New Orleans outscored its rivals by a 31-29 score in the fourth quarter and sealed the deal at home.

Only three players scored in double digits for the Pelicans in this win. Brandon Ingram was the leading scorer with 26 points, and he also added five assists. Zion Williamson notched 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. CJ McCollum finished with 22 points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals. New Orleans shot 54.9 percent from the field.

Collin Sexton led the way for the Jazz with 26 points, five rebounds and three assists. Lauri Markkanen delivered 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Walker Kessler posted 11 points, four rebounds, two steals and one block. Jordan Clarkson had 10 points coming off the bench. Utah shot 42.4 percent from the field.