Stats & Highlights | The Pelicans went 5 of 5

Zion Williamson Pelicans The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 135-112 after a great start: 19-0 heralding a one-sided quarter (40-15) and exceptional 3-point prowess (24 game-winning shots, a franchise record). They carried Jamal Murray (27 points) and a Nikola Jokic in a triple-double (14 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists) Denver took off quickly. For the Jazz, this is the second time this month that they have been shut out from the start, after being outscored 23-0 against the Knicks.

After three losses in a row, the Cavaliers returned to victory (139-132) against the Hornets. Donovan Mitchell (30 points) gave his effort after the break, with good support from Darius Garland (27 points, 10 assists) and De’Andre Hunter, deciding the second half. After Musa Diabate’s flagrant foul on Hunter, the Cavs took off (98-85) and were ahead by 19 points (131-112). Tre Mann and Liam McNeeley will use the “garbage time” to pick up the score with no real suspense.

With Zion Williamson as the 6th player, the Pelicans don’t lose anymore, and against the Mavericks they recorded their fifth win in a row (119-113)! Zion Williamson was the game’s MVP with 24 points, including 10 straight points in two minutes in the fourth quarter. Trailing 87-79 after three quarters, the Pelicans turned the game around with a 38-19 run to start the final period. Zion Williamson then scored on five of six possessions to extend the deficit and put his team away.

On the Dallas side, the veterans provide Anthony Davis, the author of 35 points, including 22 in the first half, and Klay Thompson, who scored 20 points off the bench.

Boston – Indiana
Golden State – Orlando
OKC – Memphis
Portland – Detroit

Denver – Utah: 135-112

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.