New Orleans Pelicans defeat Utah Jazz in overtime

The New Orleans Pelicans secured their fourth consecutive victory with a 120-113 overtime win against the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center. The game was decided in the extra period after a controversial moment where a potential game-winning buzzer-beater by Utah’s Keyonte George was overturned following a video review, which determined the ball had not left his hand in time.

Despite an initial 6-0 run by the Jazz in overtime, the Pelicans responded with a decisive 14-0 run to close the game. New Orleans relied on strong performances from Zion Williamson and Derik Queen, who combined for 43 points in the second half. Saddiq Bey also contributed key shots to help seal the win.

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy attributed the loss, which marks the team's sixth consecutive defeat, to poor rebounding and struggles from beyond the arc. The Jazz finished the game shooting only 23 percent on 47 three-point attempts.