The Utah Jazz lost against the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 119-123.
For the fans watching the tank-race, tonight was an important game. With this loss, Utah firmly falls into the bottom-three worst records in the league, creating separation between them, New Orleans, and Charlotte.
Unlike most tanking efforts, the Jazz spent a large portion of the first-half leading by double digits. At one point in the second quarter, Utah led by a whopping 25 points – a product of both good play from Utah’s youth and a cathartic open by the Pelicans.