Utah 137, at New Orleans 156

NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — In a season finale defined by offensive fireworks and defensive indifference, the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Utah Jazz 156-137 in a high-scoring NBA contest Tuesday night at a sold-out Smoothie King Center. The game, which saw a combined 293 points, was effectively decided by a staggering third-quarter explosion from the home team. After trailing by eight at halftime, the Pelicans erupted for 50 points in the period, turning a 69-61 deficit into a 111-88 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The 50-point quarter was a masterclass in efficient offense, as New Orleans shot 61% from… Read more...