nba Game Recap
Recap - Jazz Defeat New Orleans 122-121
The Jazz got a 31-point performance from Lauri Markkanen, who added 12 rebounds as Utah ran past New Orleans 122-121 on Sunday at Smoothie King Center.
Utah won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 231.0.
Utah got 20 points from Kelly Olynyk and another 18 points from Jordan Clarkson. Mike Conley contributed 8 assists, while Lauri Markkanen cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 28-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 25 points from Zion Williamson. CJ McCollum had 12 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Trey Murphy III grabbed 9 rebounds.
Utah led at halftime, 63-53.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 45 boards, while Utah only had 44
Utah looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rockets. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.