George's 39 points weren't enough to save the Pelicans from a 120-113 overtime victory over the Jazz.

November 6th - The Pelicans defeated the Jazz 120-113 in overtime. Williamson had 23 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists, while Bay had 22 points , 4 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the Jazz, George had 39 points, 2 rebounds , and 9 assists, while Markkanen had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, the Pelicans started with an 8-2 run. The Jazz then relied on George's consecutive drives to score, and Bailey also helped the team close the gap with jump shots. Okogie hit a three-pointer to give the Jazz the lead, and Bailey finished the quarter with a basket. At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 24. In the second quarter, the Pelicans went on a 14-4 run. Although the Jazz scored through Sensab and Green, they were unable to effectively narrow the gap. At halftime, the Pelicans led 42-37.

After switching sides, the Jazz once built a 12- point lead, while the Pelicans mainly relied on Williamson's strong inside attacks and Fells' free throws to maintain their scoring. At the end of the third quarter, the Jazz led 80-70 . In the final quarter, the Pelicans went on a 19-5 run, narrowing the gap to 84-87 . Williamson then continued to reduce the deficit with free throws, and Markkanen hit consecutive crucial three-pointers, helping the Jazz regain a 4- point lead. In the crucial moments, Williamson completed a dunk, and Murray then made both free throws. At the end of the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 104 , sending the game into overtime.

In overtime, the Jazz initially took a 110-104 lead. The Pelicans rallied thanks to consecutive scores from Williamson and Fells, with Bey then adding 6 straight points to give the Pelicans a 116-110 lead. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the Jazz 120-113 .

Jazz player statistics

George 39 points , 2 rebounds, 9 assists; Markkanen 21 points, 10 rebounds , 4 assists; Bailey 15 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Peterson 7 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists; Bamba 7 points , 10 rebounds , 1 assist; Green 7 points , 1 rebound; Sensab 6 points , 2 rebounds; Mykhailiuk 6 points, 3 rebounds ; Okogie 3 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Hayes 2 points, 7 rebounds , 1 assist .

Pelicans player statistics

Williamson 23 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Bay 22 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Murray 20 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Quinn 20 points , 9 rebounds, 6 assists ; Fells 19 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Watford 7 points, 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Mattkovic 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Jones 2 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Mathelin 2 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist .

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