McCollum scores 45 points as New Orleans Pelicans defeat Utah Jazz 123-119

The 2024/25 NBA regular season staged another battle. The New Orleans Pelicans, playing at home, defeated the Utah Jazz 123-119 with points scored by McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Utah Jazz entered the battle mode directly and established a double-digit lead through excellent tacit cooperation, including two 3-pointers from Keyonte George. Then, the New Orleans Pelicans, who gradually regained their rhythm, continued to fight back, and McCollum also contributed 11 points, but still trailed the Utah Jazz 19-37.

In the second quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans, who were trailing by double digits, continued to attack and gradually recovered some points, and Dejounte Murray scored 13 points. However, the Utah Jazz still found an opportunity to attack and maintained a good start with a score of 68 to 49.

In the third quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans, who had lost their offensive rhythm for a while, continued to fight back after regaining their form. Dejounte Murray's 11 points reduced the Utah Jazz's lead to single digits, but they still lagged behind their opponents 82-88.

In the fourth quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans overtook the New Orleans Pelicans after a hard fight, and McCollum scored three 3-pointers. Although the Utah Jazz tried hard to find scoring opportunities, they fell behind the New Orleans Pelicans 109-110.

Entering overtime, the New Orleans Pelicans opened fire in a stalemate situation and eventually defeated the Utah Jazz 123-119.

According to the data, McCollum contributed 45 points and 4 assists in this game, Dejounte Murray scored 26 points and 11 assists, and Trey Murphy III contributed 24 points and two assists for the New Orleans Pelicans.