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New Orleans Pelicans Set to Host Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to welcome the Utah Jazz to the Smoothie King Center, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Pelicans have been showing a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. Their last game against the Houston Rockets ended in a narrow defeat with a score of 104-106, despite outrebounding their opponents and dominating points in the paint with 58.


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However, looking at their performance over the past several games reveals some promising trends. In their away victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they put up an impressive 123 points and led for most of the game, showcasing their ability to control play and execute on fast breaks effectively. Their offensive rating was particularly notable during this match as they managed an efficient shooting night from both inside and beyond the arc.


In contrast, when facing off against Memphis Grizzlies at home, they fell just short with a final score of 113-115. This close contest saw them leading for a significant portion of time but ultimately unable to secure victory despite another strong showing in points from turnovers and maintaining high free throw accuracy.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption on home turf where crowd support could provide that extra push needed for victory. The team's resilience will be tested once again as they aim to capitalize on their strengths such as scoring efficiency inside and converting turnovers into points while addressing areas like ball security where turnovers have previously hindered them.


Fans should look forward to seeing how Coach Willie Green adjusts strategies defensively and offensively against Utah Jazz's lineup. With key players expected to step up and deliver performances reflective of recent statistical trends – including maintaining high assist-to-turnover ratios – it's set up to be another thrilling NBA evening at Smoothie King Center.


The action unfolds on January 24th at 7:00 PM local time (01:00 AM GMT). Fans can catch all live coverage through broadcast networks BSNO (Home) or KJZZ (Away), ensuring not a moment is missed from this anticipated encounter.

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