Pelicans Overcome Williamson Injury, Complete Road Sweep of Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — Saddiq Bey scored 24 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the early loss of star Zion Williamson to beat the Utah Jazz 115-105 on Saturday night, completing a two-game sweep.

Williamson exited in the second quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return after scoring four points. The Pelicans built a 65-40 halftime lead behind a 38-point second quarter and held off a Utah rally after the break. Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Isaiah Collier scored 21 points for the Jazz, who shot just 34.4% from the field. Utah cut the deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter but got no closer. New Orleans improved to 19-42 while Utah fell to 18-42.