Donovan Mitchell leads Jazz past Pelicans, 127-105 – Cache Valley Daily
Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (8) and forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) react to a play during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to help the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-105 on Saturday night. Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson had 20 points apiece for the Jazz and Joe Ingles added 15 while making his fourth start of the season. A night after falling 98-97 to the Pelicans, Utah never trailed after the opening minute and shot 56% percent from the floor overall. The Jazz made a season-high 20 3-pointers, shooting 57% from 3-point range. Jonas Valanciunas led New Orleans with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jaxson Hayes added 15 off the bench. Utah ripped off a 19-4 run during the first quarter and surged out to a 30-14 lead. Mitchell gave the offense an early spark. He scored three baskets — culminating in a 3-pointer that gave the Jazz a 16-point advantage — and assisted five others during the quarter. Things only grew