Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

The Utah Jazz pulled out all the stops to get closer to their ultimate goal of a high lottery pick during Friday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans-- and it turned out working in their favor.

The Utah Jazz hit the road on Friday to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest.  Lauri Markkanen (b

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The Pelicans' social media account posted a photo of Zion Williamson during practice, which sparked an unexpected wave of fan reactions.

For the first time in what has been a rough season, the New Orleans Pelicans have reeled off three consecutive victories.

CJ McCollum’s New Orleans Pelicans (10-32) will host the Utah Jazz (10-29) at Smoothie King Center on Friday, January 17. Game time is 8:00 PM ET.The Pelicans are coming off of a 119-116 win

New Orleans is 4-20 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Jazz are 3-23 in conference play. Utah has a 5-16 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

Everyone thought Zion Williamson looked like Khalil Mack after the New Orleans Pelicans showed him off in a goatee.

The Detroit Pistons are "considering" becoming buyers prior to the impending Feb. 6 trade deadline, per Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter. "It

The New Orleans Pelicans have been busy trying to find a suitable trade for incumbent franchise cornerstone Brandon Ingram. In fact, “there remains a chance” he returns to the lineup, according to The Stein Line insider Jake Fischer.