NEW DELHI: The New Orleans Pelicans secured a 112-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, with Brandon Ingram leading the way with 26 points. Ingram's crucial 3-pointer ignited an 8-2 run in the final 2:35 of the game, helping the Pelicans seal the win.
Ingram's three-pointer gave the Pelicans a 102-98 lead, and Dyson Daniels contributed with a smart bounce pass to Trey Murphy III, who hit a three-pointer. Larry Nance Jr., playing for the first time in 14 games, followed up with a cutting dunk on a feed from Zion Williamson, extending the lead to 107-100.
Despite the Jazz closing the gap to 109-105 on Lauri Markkanen's free throws with 38 seconds left, Murphy's three-pointer with 18 seconds remaining secured the victory for the Pelicans.
Zion Williamson had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while CJ McCollum added 22 points. The Pelicans outscored the Jazz 62-42 in the paint.
Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 26 points, Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Walker Kessler contributed 11 points.
The win snapped a two-game skid for the Pelicans. Up next, the Jazz will host the Miami Heat on Saturday night, while the Pelicans will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
(With AP inputs)
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