New Orleans Pelicans 119, Utah Jazz 120
NBA · 2026-10-23 · Winner: Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz defeated New Orleans Pelicans 120–119 on 2026-10-23 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:31 swung win probability 93% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 28 | 24 | 38 | 29 | 119 |
| Utah Jazz | 31 | 31 | 24 | 34 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:31 swung win probability 93% → 44%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q2 24-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 9:27 (win probability 61% → 88% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 9–0 | Q2 9:27 | 61% → 88% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12–0 | Q3 5:31 | 93% → 44% |