The Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 108 - 100, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Monday. The Jazz (45 - 29) improved upon their slight lead over the Clippers for the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a win over the shorthanded Pelicans, as DeMarcus Cousins (ankle) was sidelined for a second straight game. Anthony Davis did nearly everything for New Orleans, but it was not enough to combat the well - rounded Jazz who shared the ball and saw four of their five starters score at least 17 points. Utah took a 10 point lead into the fourth quarter, but New Orleans was unable to match the efficiency from the Jazz, especially behind the arc where they finished a lights out 56 percent. Utah was led by Rudy Gobert, Rodney Hood and George Hill. Gobert finished with 20 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks, while Hood buried 4 - of - 7 from three point land and scored 20 points as well. George Hill added 17 points, five assists and two rebounds across 33 minutes of action. Joe Johnson was the most effective off the bench for the Jazz and added 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting, to go with six assists and seven rebounds. Davis had the most impressive performance of the game, though his team fell short. The big man scored 36 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and added three assists, three steals and three blocks. Jrue Holiday contributed 19 points, five assists and two steals in 38 minutes, while Jordan Crawford pitched in 12 points off the bench. Both teams play on Wednesday, as the Jazz visit the Sacramento Kings, while the Pelicans host the Dallas Mavericks.
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