​Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts after the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The Jazz won 120-119.
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Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
The Utah Jazz nearly let their home opener slip away, but they found a way to finish.Utah blew a 15-point lead in the third quarter before rallying to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 Friday night at the Delta Center. The win gave the Jazz their first victory of the season after a disappointing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in their opener on Wednesday.Here are three takeaways from the Jazz’s first win of the new season.
Utah Jazz forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (20) moves around New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during an NBA game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The Jazz won 120-119.
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Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
Utah Jazz center/forward Jaxson Hayes (11) motions for the crowd to cheer as the Utah Jazz play the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) knocks the ball away from Utah Jazz forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (20) during an NBA game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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Kristin Murphy, Deseret News