Jazz fall to Pelicans in overtime despite Keyonte George's strong night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

The Utah Jazz lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 120-113 in overtime on November 4. Keyonte George led the Jazz with 39 points, but Utah could not hold a late lead. After trailing at halftime, the Jazz surged in the second half to establish a 13-point advantage before New Orleans rallied to force overtime. Utah held a four-point lead with under 40 seconds remaining in regulation but allowed the Pelicans to tie the game. In overtime, Utah led by six but collapsed under a 14-0 run by New Orleans. The Jazz have now lost six consecutive games, dropping their season record to 1-7.
- •Jazz led by 13 points in the second half before losing.
- •Keyonte George scored 39 points and added nine assists.
- •Jazz recorded a four-point lead in the closing seconds of regulation.
- •New Orleans closed the game with a 14-0 run in overtime.
- •Utah's season record is now 1-7 after six straight losses.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Jazz Fall to Pelicans in Overtime Despite Strong Performance From Keyonte George
"Utah surrendered a double-digit lead and a late overtime cushion as a late New Orleans surge spoiled Keyonte George’s career night, extending the Jazz's losing streak to six.
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