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The Utah Jazz (21-49) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (25-46) at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST. Utah Jazz average 117.3 points per game while New Orleans Pelicans put up 115.6 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Utah Jazz: Isaiah Collier (Out), Keyonte George (Out), Lauri Markkanen (Out), Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), Walker Kessler (Out); New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (Day-To-Day), Trey Murphy Iii (Day-To-Day), Bryce Mcgowens (Out). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.2 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 10 | 1 | |
| 23.4 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 48 | 41 | |
| 22.4 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 57 | 31 | |
| 20.1 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 20 | 0 | |
| 18.0 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 45 | 0 | |
| 16.6 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 37 | 5 | |
| 18.9 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 22 | 5 | |
| 33.8 | 5.2 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 5 | 2 | |
| 13.3 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 16 | 1 | |
| 19.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 14.9 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 33 | 6 | |
| 33.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | |
| 14.0 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 23.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 15 | 4 | |
Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. | 34.4 | 26.7 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 42 | 42 |
George (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. | 33.1 | 23.6 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 54 | 54 |
Jackson was diagnosed with a localized PVNS growth in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports. | 24.0 | 22.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 |
| 37.0 | 19.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | |
Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. | 30.8 | 14.4 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 5 | 5 |
| 22.7 | 13.9 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 66 | 15 | |
| 26.9 | 13.0 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 62 | 51 | |
Collier (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game in Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. | 25.7 | 11.7 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 59 | 19 |
| 26.4 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 41 | 36 | |
| 22.8 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 69 | 33 |
Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans FAQ
What time does Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans start?
The Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST at Smoothie King Center.
Where is Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans being played?
This game is being played at Smoothie King Center.
How can I watch Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans live?
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What are the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans records?
Utah Jazz: 21-49. New Orleans Pelicans: 25-46. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans?
Utah Jazz: Isaiah Collier (Out), Keyonte George (Out), Lauri Markkanen (Out), Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), Walker Kessler (Out). New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (Day-To-Day), Trey Murphy Iii (Day-To-Day), Bryce Mcgowens (Out). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans?
The injury report for this game: Utah Jazz has 6 players on the report — Isaiah Collier (Out), Keyonte George (Out), Lauri Markkanen (Out), Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), Walker Kessler (Out). New Orleans Pelicans has 3 players on the report — Dejounte Murray (Day-To-Day), Trey Murphy Iii (Day-To-Day), Bryce Mcgowens (Out). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.