Pelicans
JazzThe Utah Jazz came back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 on Friday, October 23, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. They trailed by 4 after three quarters.
The Jazz led 62-52 at halftime. The Pelicans still led 90-86 after three quarters, but the Jazz won the fourth quarter 34-29.
Top performers
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Jazz with 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting, with 10 rebounds. Keyonte George added 19 points and 10 assists. For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson had 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting, with 5 rebounds. Saddiq Bey added 20 points.
Double-doubles: Jaren Jackson Jr. (24 points and 10 rebounds); Keyonte George (19 points and 10 assists). The Pelicans bench outscored the Jazz reserves 58-40.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTA): 24 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 7-15 FG, 33 MIN
- Zion Williamson (NOP): 23 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 8-12 FG, 33 MIN
- Saddiq Bey (NOP): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 8-12 FG, 22 MIN
- Keyonte George (UTA): 19 PTS, 1 REB, 10 AST, 6-12 FG, 32 MIN
- Jaxson Hayes (UTA): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 7-8 FG, 26 MIN
- Dejounte Murray (NOP): 16 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 7-15 FG, 30 MIN
Context
The Jazz improved to 1-1, while the Pelicans fell to 0-2, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Jazz visit the Rockets on Friday, Nov 13; the Pelicans host the Grizzlies on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,867 at Delta Center. Officials: James Capers, Leon Wood and Ray Acosta.