The Pelicans erased a 25-point first half deficit and rallied for a stunning xxx-xxx overtime victory over the Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center. It was the largest comeback in franchise history, eclipsing the 2021 victory over the Boston Celtics when the Pelicans roared back after being down by 24.
The Pelicans came back down 25 points and defeated the Jazz, and it was CJ McCollum who made franchise history during the win.
CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 Monday night.
The New Orleans Pelicans made franchise history in Monday night's win over the Utah Jazz behind an incredible performance from C.J. McCollum.
CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night.
Walker Kessler doesn't have much help around him in New Orleans tonight, so look for the Utah Jazz big to grab a good chunk of the available rebounds tonight, per our NBA betting picks.
Only one more quarter stands between the Pelicans and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. It's still anybody's game after three quarters, but they are currently ahead of the Jazz 105-103.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have put a slow start behind them and are playing some of their best basketball of the season. They'll face another team that is playing better of late when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
With the Pelicans’ wild victory being one of the highlights of the week, let's look at the other biggest comebacks of the season.
After leading the New Orleans Pelicans to their largest comeback victory in franchise history by overcoming a 25-point deficit on their way to a