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Underwhelming Jazz look to bounce back against Pelicans

Taking a step forward this season might be more complicated for the Utah Jazz than expected. Questions already surround the Jazz entering their Friday home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans following an ugly loss in the season opener.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:36 AM
Underwhelming Jazz look to bounce back against Pelicans
Key Things to Know
  • The Utah Jazz aim to recover from a season-opening loss when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
  • Utah opened the season with a 123-103 loss at Memphis, giving up 45 points to Ty Jerome.
  • New Orleans fell 123-120 to Indiana in its opener despite 23 points from Dejounte Murray.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Utah Jazz are preparing for their Friday home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a 123-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in their season opener. Utah struggled with 18 turnovers and was heavily outrebounded in Memphis, while rookie guard Darryn Peterson was limited to nine points in his NBA debut under head coach Will Hardy.

New Orleans also enters Friday's matchup following an opening defeat, having dropped a 123-120 decision to the Indiana Pacers despite 23 points from Dejounte Murray and 22 from Zion Williamson. Under first-year coach Jamahl Mosley, the Pelicans aim to extend an eight-game winning streak against Utah.

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