Why are the Pelicans and Jazz trending today?
The teams are trending because they are scheduled to play each other on Friday. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after losing their respective opening games on Wednesday.
What happened
- Wednesday
The Pelicans lost 123-120 to the Indiana Pacers, while the Jazz fell 123-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies [1].
- Friday
The Pelicans and Jazz are scheduled to meet at the Delta Center [1], [2].
What you need to know
The game will be broadcast on the Utah Jazz channel and GCSEN [1].
New Orleans is coming off a game where Dejounte Murray scored 23 points and Zion Williamson scored 22 [1].
Utah's season opener featured 22 points from Keyonte George and 18 from Lauri Markkanen [1].
Both teams struggled with turnovers in their first games, each recording 18 [2].
It is not confirmed if the injured Jusuf Nurkić will be available to play [2].
Background
The New Orleans Pelicans are entering the matchup under new head coach Jamahl Mosley [2]. In their first game, they showed strength in rebounding but struggled to maintain a lead in the fourth quarter [1].
The Utah Jazz are currently dealing with issues regarding ball security and defending the restricted area [2]. They are also integrating new players like Darryn Peterson into their rotation [2].
Questions people ask
Where can I watch the Pelicans vs Jazz game?
The game is available on the Utah Jazz channel, GCSEN, and can be streamed via Fubo [1].
How did the Pelicans perform in their first game?
They lost a close game to Indiana, though they led at halftime and outrebounded their opponent 49-43 [1].
Where this came from
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