Jackson scores 24 and Peterson makes go-ahead FTs to lift Jazz over Pelicans
Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered a standout performance for the Utah Jazz, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in their hard-fought victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Rookie Darryn Peterson sealed the win with two critical free throws just 50.5 seconds left in the game. Utah edged out New Orleans 120-119 in a nail-biting finale.
Keyonte George contributed 19 points and 10 assists for Utah, while Jaxson Hayes added 17 points. For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson scored 23 points and Saddiq Bey tallied 20. New Orleans' starting center, Yves Missi, left the game early due to an injury to his left knee and missed the remainder. The Jazz's win marks their first in eight games against the Pelicans.
The Jazz will face the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, while New Orleans travels to face the Denver Nuggets.
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