Jazz vs Pelicans
Thu, Feb 26
Final
Jazz
Jazz
(18 - 40)
118
-
129
Pelicans
Pelicans
(17 - 42)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 38 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
| Pelicans | 37 | 41 | 25 | 26 | 129 |
Venue: Delta Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Ace Bailey
UTA | #19 | F
23
4
1
Saddiq Bey
NOP | #41 | G/F
42
5
7
Smart Game Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Pelicans are poised to extend their winning streak against a decimated Jazz roster that is likely missing its top scorer and entire starting frontcourt.
Key Analysis
- • Utah's leading scorer Lauri Markkanen is doubtful after suffering an ankle and hip injury in practice, removing the team's primary offensive threat.
- • Zion Williamson faces a Jazz interior defense missing rim protectors Walker Kessler and Jaren Jackson Jr., creating a significant mismatch in the paint.
- • New Orleans enters with momentum after back-to-back wins over the Warriors and 76ers, while Utah has lost 15 of its last 19 games.
- • The Pelicans have dominated this matchup recently, winning the last five consecutive head-to-head games against the Jazz.
- • Utah's defense has struggled significantly, allowing 125 points in their last outing and ranking near the bottom of the league in defensive rating.
- • Jazz rookies like Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier must shoot efficiently from deep to overcome the massive size disadvantage inside.
