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.
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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