CJ McCollum would much rather have written this chapter of the New Orleans Pelicans' record book in a victory.

CJ McCollum highlighted a 45-point performance with 3-pointers and reverse layups in the clutch. Dejounte Murray's relentless pressure on both ends of the court left him one rebound short of a triple-double.

CJ McCollum is not looking at this as a lost season for the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. When the Pelicans play the host Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, McCollum will be coming off his second 45-plus-point performance this month.

McCollum has shouldered more of the scoring load in games the Pelicans have been without Zion Williamson. He is averaging 30.6 points in January in the seven games Williamson has missed. McCollum is averaging just 13 points in the four games Williamson also played.

The Pelicans came back down 25 points and defeated the Jazz, and it was CJ McCollum who made franchise history during the win.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk in the ...

New Orleans takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after CJ McCollum scored 45 points in the Pelicans' 123-119 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz.

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.

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for an important matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to build on their much-needed win over the Chicago Bulls. The Celtics, who are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-15,

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates with center Al Horford (42) after sinking a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum highlighted a 45-point performance ... And the New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the largest comeback in franchise history. As injury-ridden, star-crossed and ...

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a jumper over Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo ...