Jazz edge Pelicans 120-119 behind Jackson's 24 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
In Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz narrowly defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 on October 23. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Jazz with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Darryn Peterson contributed crucial go-ahead free throws with 50.5 seconds remaining. The Pelicans, who are still winless this season, held a lead for much of the fourth quarter but faltered in the closing moments. Zion Williamson posted 23 points for New Orleans, which has lost both its games this season. Utah's victory ended an eight-game losing streak against the Pelicans.
- •Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points for the Jazz
- •Darryn Peterson made key free throws late in the game
- •Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 23 points
- •The Jazz ended an eight-game losing streak against the Pelicans
- •Utah will face the Lakers next; New Orleans visits the Nuggets
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson scores 24 and Peterson makes go-ahead FTs to lift Jazz over Pelicans
"SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 10 rebounds, rookie Darryn Peterson made the go-ahead free throws with 50.
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