New Orleans takes a 42-37 break lead as Saddiq Bey and Keyonte George each score 12.
In Wednesday, Nov. 4’s New Orleans matchup, the Pelicans carried a 42-37 halftime lead after the teams opened tied at 24; the live third-quarter score is 44-39. Saddiq Bey and Utah’s Keyonte George each have 12 points, with Bey hitting 2 of 3 threes and George shooting 6-for-8 from the field. Dejounte Murray has added 9 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for New Orleans, whose 3-4 record and No. 16 power-index rank contrast with Utah’s 1-6 mark and No. 30 ranking. After the break, watch whether the Jazz can turn George’s efficient scoring into a lead—and whether the Pelicans can keep their narrow edge while finding support beyond Bey and Murray.
Key Performers
Keyonte George (Utah): 12 points, 6-for-8 FG, 4 assists Saddiq Bey (New Orleans): 12 points, 5-for-7 FG, 2-for-3 3PT Dejounte Murray (New Orleans): 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, +11