McCollum leads Pelicans to 25-point comeback
T he New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz met for the second straight time on Monday night at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans took the matchup 136-123 behind a game-high 26 po
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - C.J. McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history Monday night (Jan. 20), defeating the Utah Jazz, 123-119.
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However, New Orleans found a rhythm early, led by CJ McCollum, who knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter alone. Utah has been vulnerable defensively on the perimeter this season, allowing opponents to take 40.7 percent of their overall shot attempts from deep, tied for the third-highest frequency in the league.
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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