Jazz Overcome Pelicans 114-112 Led by Rookie Keyonte George

Despite the absence of leading scorer Lauri Markkanen, the Jazz secure their fifth consecutive win over the Pelicans.

Rookie Keyonte George led the Utah Jazz to a 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring a season-high 19 points.
Despite their leading scorer Lauri Markkanen being absent due to a hamstring injury, seven Jazz players scored in double figures.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 26 points and seven assists after sitting out the Jazz's previous win over the Pelicans.
The Pelicans outshot the Jazz 50 percent to 42 percent, but the Jazz made up the difference with a 35.4 percent success rate from 3-point territory.
The victory marks the Jazz's fifth consecutive win over the Pelicans and the second in three days.