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Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans early season updates

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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.~~ 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.”

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