The New Orleans Pelicans (20 - 32) defeated the Utah Jazz (26 - 26) 100 - 96 on Wednesday. The form of these two teams would have indicated a different result, but the Pelicans got a much needed win to keep slim hopes alive for the playoffs. The Pelicans outscored the Jazz 29 - 19 in the fourth quarter for a comeback win. The turnovers were the key difference, as Utah committed 17 turnovers to the Pelicans nine. This loss cracked a seven - game winning streak for the Jazz, so losing in the second end of a back - to - back is nothing to be upset about. Derrick Favors was fantastic, as he amassed 29 points and six rebounds in the loss. Gordon Hayward got off to a terrible start, but finished strong by tallying 21 points, four rebounds and four assists in the defeat. Rudy Gobert finished with 12 points and 14 rebounds en route to a double - double as well. Utah's next game wo n't be until the 18th, when they play the Washington Wizards after tea All-Star break. Only two Pelicans players scored more than 11 points, but they still managed to walk away with a huge win. Jrue Holiday was easily the player of the game, as he tallied 21 points, six rebounds and nine assists off the bench. Anthony Davis was the only other notable stat line, as he accumulated 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists while battling foul trouble in the victory. New Orleans has one final game before the All-Star break, as they travel to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
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