Photos: The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 112-105
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center Thursday Dec. 28, 2023.
READ DETAILS HERE: Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson help Pelicans close out a close game vs. Jazz
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) is hugged by New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) after sinking a three pointer late in the game against the Utah Jazz during at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) dunks the ball over Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) falls into the crowd while going for the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) is hugged by New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) after sinking a three pointer late in the game against the Utah Jazz during at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) celebrates a New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) dunk against the Utah Jazz during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) celebrates with the team after sinking a three pointer late in the game against the Utah Jazz during at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) and Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) battle for the ball during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) guards Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) pulls down a rebound against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) rebounds against the Utah Jazz during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) fouls Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) and Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) battle for the ball during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) guards Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is fouled by Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) is congratulated by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) after sinking two three pointers against the Utah Jazz during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) gets past Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) for two points during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots over Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) for three points during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) gets past Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) for two points during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is guarded by Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) is guarded by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) is guarded by Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) guards Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) passes the ball around New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)