NBA roundup: Pelicans set team mark with 153 points in win over Jazz

On Tuesday night, CJ McCollum delivered an impressive performance by scoring 33 points, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a resounding 153-124 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans showcased their exceptional shooting skills, setting a new franchise record for points scored in a single game.

In the New Orleans' 149-129 victory against the Sacramento Kings on October 19, 2018, the Pelicans set a new team record for points. Herbert Jones Jr. contributed 22 points, while Brandon Ingram scored 18, Jonas Valanciunas had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Zion Williamson achieved 17 points and a career-high 11 assists.

Notably, the Pelicans also recorded a franchise-record 41 assists. On the other hand, Collin Sexton scored 22 points, Simone Fontecchio had 18, and John Collins scored 14 for the Jazz.

Unfortunately, the Jazz suffered their third consecutive loss following a six-game winning streak. It is worth mentioning that the Pelicans have been alternating wins and losses for the past seven games.

New Orleans Pelicans 149, Sacramento Kings 129

In a high-scoring affair, the New Orleans Pelicans secured a commanding 149-129 victory over the Sacramento Kings on October 19, 2018. Herbert Jones Jr. led the Pelicans with 22 points, while Brandon Ingram contributed 18 points. Jonas Valanciunas posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Zion Williamson impressed with 17 points and a career-high 11 assists. The Pelicans set a franchise record with 41 assists, highlighting their exceptional teamwork. Despite the Kings' efforts, including 22 points from Collin Sexton and 18 from Simone Fontecchio, they couldn't overcome the Pelicans' offensive prowess. The win also marked the Pelicans' pattern of alternating wins and losses over their last seven games.

Oklahoma City Thunder 111, Portland Trail Blazers 109

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a narrow 111-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, thanks to a game-winning jumper by Jalen Williams with two seconds left on the clock. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points and 10 assists, although he faced some shooting challenges, making 10 of 24 attempts. The Trail Blazers struggled in the second half, scoring only 43 points and ultimately losing their sixth game in the last eight. Scoot Henderson provided a spark off the bench for Portland, scoring 19 points in a losing effort.

Denver Nuggets 114, Indiana Pacers 109

The Denver Nuggets secured a hard-fought 114-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers, with Nikola Jokic delivering another stellar performance. Jokic recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, showcasing his all-around skills. Jamal Murray matched Jokic's scoring output with 31 points of his own, contributing significantly to Denver's win. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson provided valuable support off the bench, combining for 27 points. Despite Pascal Siakam's home debut for the Pacers, where he scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets. Myles Turner led the Pacers with 22 points, while T.J. McConnell added 17 points in a losing effort.

New York Knicks 108, Brooklyn Nets 103

The New York Knicks staged a late rally to secure a 108-103 victory over the struggling Brooklyn Nets. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle led the charge for the Knicks, both finishing with 30 points. Randle's go-ahead dunk with one minute remaining proved to be the decisive moment in the game. After trailing by nine points going into the fourth quarter, the Knicks mounted a comeback to secure their fourth consecutive win. Despite the Nets' efforts, they couldn't withstand the Knicks' surge down the stretch, suffering another defeat in a challenging season.

Mikal Bridges drained an impressive seven 3-pointers, setting a new personal record, and emerged as the top scorer with an outstanding 36 points. However, his performance in the fourth quarter was limited to just three 3-pointers as the Nets suffered their 11th defeat in 13 games.