The New Orleans Pelicans barely led on Tuesday as they were blown out by the Utah Jazz, 118-102.
New Orleans stayed within single digits for much of the first half and led at times but a huge third quarter from the Jazz that saw them outscore the Pelicans 36-20 blew the game wide open.
Utah’s lead peaked at 25 points early in the fourth quarter and, save for a brief run from the Pelicans that trimmed the lead down to 14 points, New Orleans never was in the game in the final frame.
Zion Williamson scored 32 points and Brandon Ingram finished with 17 points. No other Pelican reached double digits. Utah was paced by Donovan Mitchell’s 28 points.