In this new trade idea, the Utah Jazz make a run at an All-Star player from the New Orleans Pelicans. While Utah isn't seen as a contender in the Western Conference this season, this move would be more for the future of the team. Using the Spotrac trade machine and abiding by the CBA rules, here is what a deal between the two sides could look like:
As a potential record-breaking winter storm was bearing down on New Orleans, the Pelicans stormed back to beat the Jazz.
The Utah Jazz (10-30) and New Orleans Pelicans (11-32) meet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to wrap up a 2-game set. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Monday. Let's analyze
CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119.
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.
The Pelicans are favored by 11 points in the latest Pelicans vs. Jazz odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 231.5 points. Before entering any Jazz vs. Pelicans picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
Only one more quarter stands between the Pelicans and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. It's still anybody's game after three quarters, but they are currently ahead of the Jazz 105-103.
The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Memphis on Friday to face the Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Memphis has been among the best teams in the Western Conference t
CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 Monday night.