"Maybe in that moment, we were fortunate that they have known each other longer than just this year," Jazz coach Will Hardy said about recent in-game drama.

T he New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz met for the second straight time on Monday night at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans took the matchup 136-123 behind a game-high 26 po

As the 10-28 Jazz continue to free fall and compete with the New Orleans Pelicans for the bragging rights for the Western Conference's doldrums, all eyes turn to the NBA trade dea

After Collin Sexton drilled a late-game three-pointer to tie up with the Atlanta Hawks, 121-121 in the final seconds of the contest, Trae Young capitalized on a dominating performance with a half-court heave, reaching the bottom of the net with time expiring to allow the Hawks to take home a three-point win, and their 19th of the season.

Jazz rookie Isaiah Collier was the unsung hero in Utah's overtime win against the Nets. However, it did create friction with his teammates.

Trade winds are beginning to swirl around the Utah Jazz amid their race to the bottom of the NBA standings. They have several good players who are available and

However, New Orleans found a rhythm early, led by CJ McCollum, who knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter alone. Utah has been vulnerable defensively on the perimeter this season, allowing opponents to take 40.7 percent of their overall shot attempts from deep, tied for the third-highest frequency in the league.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

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