New Orleans erased a 10-point deficit after three quarters, then outscored Utah 16-9 in overtime for a 120-113 win.
The Pelicans beat the Jazz 120-113 in overtime on Wednesday, Nov. 4—the game was played today. Utah swung the game with a 43-28 third quarter, turning a five-point halftime deficit into a 10-point lead, but New Orleans answered with a 34-24 fourth to force a 104-104 tie. The Pelicans took control in overtime, outscoring Utah 16-9. Keyonte George led all scorers with 39 points on 14-of-26 shooting, adding 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, 1 block and 3 turnovers. Zion Williamson scored 23 on 6-of-14 shooting and 11-of-13 at the line, with 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers. Dejounte Murray contributed 20 points on 4-of-7 shooting, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, no blocks and 4 turnovers, while going 11-of-11 on free throws. Saddiq Bey added 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, and Derik Queen had 20 on 8-of-21; Queen also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished 6 assists. Jeremiah Fears chipped in 19 points on 6-of-16 shooting, with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, no blocks and 2 turnovers.
Key Performers
Keyonte George, Utah: 39 PTS, 2 REB, 9 AST, 4 STL, 1 BLK, 3 TO; 14/26 FG, 9/13 FT. Zion Williamson, New Orleans: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TO; 6/14 FG, 11/13 FT. Dejounte Murray, New Orleans: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 STL, 0 BLK, 4 TO; 4/7 FG, 11/11 FT.
Standings Impact
New Orleans improves from 3-4 to 4-4, while Utah falls from 1-6 to 1-7. The supplied power index lists the Pelicans 17th and the Jazz 29th.
DYMA Insight
Utah’s 43-point third quarter created a 10-point cushion, but New Orleans flipped the final 14 minutes by a combined 50-33. The Pelicans’ overtime defense held the Jazz to 9 points after regulation ended tied.