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Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans early season updates

Overview

The Utah Jazz began their preseason with a 109-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets, led by Lauri Markkanen’s 17 points and Keyonte George’s 15 points.

In their first regular-season home game at the Delta Center, the Jazz secured a 120-119 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Keyonte George contributed 19 points and 10 assists. Rookie Darryn Peterson secured the win by making critical free throws in the final minute. The Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson’s 23 points, suffered a loss alongside a significant injury to starting center Yves Missi, who sustained a left knee injury.

Following the Jazz victory, the New Orleans Pelicans fell to a 0-3 record after a loss to the Denver Nuggets. Despite holding a 108-89 lead in the third quarter, the Pelicans lost 141-135 in overtime at Ball Arena. The Nuggets overcame a 23-point deficit, fueled by Jamal Murray’s 42 points and Nikola Jokić’s triple-double. Jokić recorded his 199th career regular-season triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, placing him 10 shy of Russell Westbrook’s record of 209. Rookie Trevon Brazille also contributed 17 points, including seven during overtime. Following the win, Jokić addressed fans who had booed the team during the deficit, stating that those who whistle at the team are “no longer welcome.”

Entities

Utah Jazz · Denver Nuggets · Atlanta Hawks · Russell Westbrook · Lauri Markkanen

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 53 sources
    Nikola Jokić leads Denver Nuggets comeback victory over Pelicans

    Nikola Jokić recorded his 199th career triple-double as the Denver Nuggets overcame a 23-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime. Jokić also criticized booing home fans.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Utah Jazz defeat Denver Nuggets in preseason opener

    The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 109-97 in their preseason opener, led by Lauri Markkanen. Separately, the Atlanta Hawks conclude training camp with an emphasis on roster depth and defense.

Sources

24ur.com · africabusiness.com · aktuelno.me · azuanoticias.com · basketusa.com · bl-portal.com · cenariomt.com.br · crescentcitysports.com · dan.co.me · deadspin.com · deportesdo.com · dominicanaaldia.com · durangoherald.com · econoTimes.com · elnacional.com.do · espreso.co.rs · essentiallysports.com · foxnews.com · gol.mk · heavy.com · hoopsrumors.com · index.hr · kurir.rs · lakersnation.com · lat.sputnikportal.rs · meridiano.net · meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · mondo.rs · newsweek.com · oasport.it · oslobodjenje.ba · primorske.si · radiobijelopolje.me · sd.rs · si.com · silverscreenandroll.com · siol.net · sjevercg.me · sltrib.com · sport.fr · sportal.rs · sportmagazin.rs · sportpress24.com · sputnikportal.rs · telegraf.rs · telesport.rs · telesport.telegram.hr

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history