New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
UTA- NOP21.5PointsUTA26.7

NOP7.1ReboundsUTA10.4
- NOP3.8AssistsUTA7.2
NOP1.6StealsUTA1.3
NOP1.5BlocksUTA1.4
| NOP | Stat | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| 26–56 | Record | 22–60 |
| Offense | ||
| -4.4(better), 21st in the league | Net rating | 27th in the league, -8.0 |
| 112.1(better), 20th in the league | Offensive rating | 21st in the league, 111.9 |
| 102.4, 11th in the league | Pace | 3rd in the league, 104.3 |
| 52.7, 28th in the league | eFG% | 20th in the league, 53.6(better) |
| 11.7(better), 10th in the league | TOV% | 25th in the league, 12.8 |
| 27.0(better), 8th in the league | OREB% | 11th in the league, 26.2 |
| 0.284(better), 8th in the league | FT rate | 10th in the league, 0.277 |
| Defense | ||
| 116.5(better), 24th in the league | Defensive rating | 29th in the league, 119.9 |
| 55.5(better), 23rd in the league | Opp. eFG% | 30th in the league, 57.8 |
| 11.8, 20th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 18th in the league, 11.9(better) |
| 71.4, 28th in the league | DREB% | 24th in the league, 72.9(better) |
| 0.258(better), 13th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 29th in the league, 0.292 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Bryce McGowensProbable· back Oct 1Cost -0.8 per 100
Report note
McGowens will miss the final game of the 2025-26 season, though to be fair, he hasn't played for the Pelicans since March 8 due to a fractured toe. He appeared in 42 games for New Orleans and made 13 starts, averaging 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 21.0 minutes per game.
Utah Jazz
- Jaren Jackson Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.0 per 100
Report note
Jackson was traded from Memphis to Utah in February, though he appeared in only three regular-season games for the Jazz before undergoing surgery due to a growth in his left knee. The 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year will look to make his presence felt on that end of the floor and anchor a now Kessler-less Jazz frontcourt. Jackson's two-way production will be crucial for a Utah team that's looking to return to playoff contention, and he hasn't averaged fewer than 18.6 points per game since the 2021-22 campaign, when he averaged 16.3 points per tilt for the Grizzlies.
- Trey AlexanderProbable· back Oct 1
Report note
Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher in Monday's 80-63 win over the Bulls due to a left rib contusion, and Utah is taking a cautious approach in its Summer League finale. The two-way player has plenty of time to recuperate ahead of training camp in the fall.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 35.4 | 21.5 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 17.0 / 5.8 / 2.0 | 1.3 |
| 31.3 | 17.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 20.8 / 4.6 / 1.6 | 1.0 | |
| 30.0 | 17.6 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 8.8 / 4.6 / 3.8 | -1.2 | |
| 29.7 | 21.0 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 17.0 / 5.0 / 3.0 | 0.7 | |
| 28.4 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 5.8 / 2.6 / 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.4 | 26.7 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 22.0 / 6.0 / 1.6 | 3.3 | |
| 33.1 | 23.6 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 23.4 / 2.0 / 3.0 | 0.2 | |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 30.3 | 19.4 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 22.6 / 5.6 / 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Airious Bailey | 27.5 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 17.2 / 4.8 / 1.6 | -3.2 |
| 26.4 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 8.6 / 11.4 / 3.4 | 0.2 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 126–132 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 118–144 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Won 156–137 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 108–112 | – | – | |
| Apr 3 | Lost 113–117 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 107–131 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Won 147–101 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Lost 137–156 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 111–146 | – | – | |
| Apr 3 | Lost 106–140 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 56.9 (lg 49.8) , 1st in the league | 14.8 (lg 13.6) , 3rd in the league | 16.1 (lg 14.2) , 2nd in the league |
| Forwards | 38.2 (lg 37.4) , 13th in the league | 15.2 (lg 15.3) , 16th in the league | 8.2 (lg 7.0) , 1st in the league |
| Centers | 12.3 (lg 10.7) , 4th in the league | 8.3 (lg 7.5) , 5th in the league | 2.0 (lg 1.9) , 9th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 51.2 (lg 49.8) , 9th in the league | 13.0 (lg 13.6) , 23rd in the league | 14.3 (lg 14.2) , 14th in the league |
| Forwards | 36.3 (lg 37.4) , 19th in the league | 15.6 (lg 15.3) , 11th in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.0) , 4th in the league |
| Centers | 12.3 (lg 10.7) , 5th in the league | 8.7 (lg 7.5) , 2nd in the league | 2.0 (lg 1.9) , 9th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.