NBA
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 • Smoothie King Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 24 | 37 | 50 | 45 | 156 |
| Utah Jazz | 34 | 35 | 27 | 41 | 137 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New Orleans Pelicans | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 47/72 | 43/72 |
| 3-Pointers | 14/34 | 10/32 |
| Free Throws | 20/23 | 21/24 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 41 |
| Assists | 32 | 38 |
| Steals | 15 | 12 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 16 |
Game Recap
The New Orleans Pelicans outpaced the Utah Jazz 156–137 in an offense-heavy NBA matchup, winning by 19 points behind elite shooting efficiency and balanced playmaking. New Orleans converted 47 of 72 shots (65.0%) and piled up 33 assists, consistently generating high-quality looks at the rim and from three. Utah kept pressure on with strong ball movement of its own (38 assists), but the Pelicans’ scoring bursts and superior three-point output created separation.
J. Fears led all scorers with 40 points for New Orleans, setting the tone as the Pelicans repeatedly attacked mismatches and capitalized on transition opportunities. Jordan Poole added 34 points, providing a second high-volume scoring threat that prevented Utah from loading up on Fears. Jordan Hawkins chipped in 25 points, giving New Orleans a third reliable option and helping sustain momentum whenever Utah threatened to rally.
For the Jazz, K. Chandler posted 31 points and B. Mbeng added 26, helping Utah keep pace for stretches with efficient scoring and quick decision-making. Utah also held its own on the glass (41 rebounds) and shot a strong 43-for-72 (60.0%), but it couldn’t match New Orleans’ combination of shot-making volume from deep (14 threes) and overall efficiency. The Pelicans also won the rebounding battle 48–41, limiting Utah’s ability to generate extra possessions.
Going forward, this game underscores how dangerous New Orleans can be when its top scorers are all clicking and the offense is humming at a high assist rate. For Utah, the offensive production and passing were encouraging, but the defensive performance and inability to slow New Orleans’ primary creators will be key areas to address, especially against teams that can punish rotations with multiple perimeter scorers.

