Jazz beat Pelicans 101-87
The Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 101-87.
The Jazz took control with an 18-4 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 21.
Alec Burks scored 21 points (12 in the paint) on 9 for 14 shooting off the bench, and Trevor Booker added 13 points (10 in the paint), 15 rebounds and 3 blocks.
For the Pelicans, Anthony Davis had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks on 12 for 18 shooting.
The Jazz shot 46.3% from the field and 50.0% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 42.0% and 29.4%. The Pelicans turned it over 17 times, about 4 more than usual for this many possessions. The Pelicans outscored the Jazz 31-14 in 12 minutes with Gordon, Anderson, Gee, Smith and Davis on the floor together.