Jazz Notch Sixth Straight Win
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 118-102, at Vivint Arena on Tuesday evening.

The Jazz got out to a good start at home as they held a five-point lead after one quarter. The Pelicans kept it close through the second, but the Jazz closed the quarter on a, 9-2, run to take a six-point lead into halftime. The Jazz carried the momentum into the third quarter, where they outscored the visitors, 36-20, to take a 22-point lead into the final frame. They pushed their lead to 25, early in the quarter, and while the Pelicans put up a fight, the Jazz stayed in control to earn their sixth straight win.

Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 28 points, seven rebounds and four assists, in 33 minutes. Rudy Gobert had a good game, with 13 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in 18 points, six rebounds and six assists, off the bench. The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field, including 21-of-47 from long range.

Meanwhile, Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 32 points on 14-of-19 shooting, in 35 minutes. Brandon Ingram was the only other player to score in double digits, as he added 17 points on 8-of-18 shooting, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker totaled nine points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block, in 30 minutes of action. The Pelicans shot 45 percent from the field, including 6-of-26 from deep.

The Pelicans (5-8) and Jazz (10-4) will face off again in Utah on Thursday.
Posted on: 1/19/2021 8:48 PM
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