Zion Williamson scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, including several thunderous dunks, to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 136-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. CJ McCollum added 26 points and Jose Alvarado and Trey Murphy III each scored 19 for the Pelicans, who have now won three straight and four of their last five games.
Zion Williamson led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 136-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night, continuing their strong recent form. Williamson put on a show with 24 points and 14 rebounds, punctuated by a series of powerful dunks that energized the crowd in the fourth quarter. CJ McCollum added 26 points, sinking his first five 3-point attempts, while Jose Alvarado and Trey Murphy III each chipped in with 19 points.
The Pelicans secured their third consecutive win and their fourth in five games, pushing their record to 11-32. The victory also marked a significant milestone as they surpassed the Jazz (10-30) in the Western Conference standings. Utah's Keyonte George and Collin Sexton were the leading scorers for the Jazz with 26 and 24 points respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pelicans' offensive onslaught. The Jazz, hampered by a long list of injuries, have now lost five out of their last six games. Lauri Markkanen missed his third consecutive game due to lower back spasms, joining Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis) and John Collins (left hip) on the injury report. The absence of these key players further exposed the Jazz's vulnerabilities against a Pelicans team that is finding its stride. New Orleans, meanwhile, is receiving positive contributions from its bench players. Daniel Theis, starting in place of the ailing Yves Missi, delivered his best performance of the season with 18 points and eight rebounds. Rookie center Karlo Matkovic also saw valuable minutes, blocking two shots in his return from a five-game absence. Williamson's dominance in the fourth quarter proved to be the turning point in the game. He scored nine points in the first 3:48, leaving a lasting impression with a thunderous dunk over Drew Eubanks and a spectacular alley-oop finish from Murphy's pass. This explosive display gave the Pelicans a commanding 111-90 lead, effectively sealing the victory
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