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Pelicans Overcome Jazz in Overtime as Late-Game Execution Sparks Turnaround

Pelicans Overcome Jazz in Overtime as Late-Game Execution Sparks Turnaround
World Sports · 07:10:40 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans secured an overtime victory over the Utah Jazz on November 4, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, marking a turnaround for a team that had been struggling early in the season.

Forward Saddiq Bey was seen celebrating with teammates during the extra period, highlighting the team's renewed resilience. The win has been attributed to improved late-game execution and the impact of forward Herb Jones, whose defensive presence and clutch play have helped lift the Pelicans from the bottom of the standings.

The game, played on November 4, ended in overtime after regulation finished tied. Further details on the final score and individual statistics were not immediately available.

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