Pelicans win 115-105 for their 4th straight victory
Zion Williamson left game with ankle injury in first half
Saddiq Bey scored 24 points to lead Pelicans
Pelicans used 15-0 run to build 25-point halftime lead
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Saddiq Bey scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Utah Jazz 115-105 on Saturday night, March 1, 2026, in Salt Lake City, securing their fourth consecutive victory after star player Zion Williamson left the game in the first half with an ankle injury. Williamson exited early in the second quarter with a right ankle injury and didn't return, having recorded only four points, two assists, and one rebound in his 11 minutes of play. Interim coach James Borrego described the injury as Williamson simply having 'tweaked' his ankle, indicating he would await further information while hoping the injury wasn't serious. The Pelicans completed a two-game sweep in Utah with this decisive victory, demonstrating their resilience despite losing their star player early in the contest. Bey, who had previously scored 42 points in the team's previous victory, continued his strong performance with efficient shooting, making 7 of 16 field goals and 3 of 8 three-pointers while adding 7 successful free throws out of 10 attempts. Jeremiah Fears and Bryce McGowens each contributed 18 points for New Orleans, while Herbert Jones added 17 points with 10 coming in the first half. The Pelicans built a commanding 25-point lead at halftime by shooting 50% from the field while holding the Jazz to just 27% shooting. Utah mounted a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to seven points, but New Orleans responded with an 8-0 run to secure the victory.
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Pelicans beat Jazz 115-105 for 4th straight win after Zion Williamson leaves game with ankle injury Saddiq Bey scored 24 points as New Orleans beat the Jazz 115-105 to complete a two-game sweep in Utah after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game in the first half with an ankle injury By The Associated Press March 1, 2026, 12:17 AM SALT LAKE CITY -- Saddiq Bey scored 24 points as New Orleans beat the Jazz 115-105 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep in Utah after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game with an ankle injury. Williamson left early in the second quarter with a right ankle injury and didn’t return. He had four points, two assists and a rebound in 11 minutes. Pelicans interim coach James Borrego said only that Williams “tweaked” his ankle. He said he would get more information and hoped it was nothing serious. Bey, coming off a 42-point performance in Thursday's 129-118 win of the Pelicans, shot 7 for 16 from the field and 3 for 8 from long distance, and was helped by 7-for-10 shooting from the line. Jeremiah Fears and Bryce McGowens each scored 18 points, Herbert Jones scored 10 of his 17 points in the first half and Jordan Poole added 11. Fears chipped in 11 rebounds and five assists as New Orleans won its fourth straight and for the sixth time in eight games. Isaiah Collier's 21 points led Utah, which lost its fifth straight. Keyonte George, who was back in the lineup after missing 10 games with ankle sprains, scored 17. Elijah Harkless scored 14, Ace Bailey had 13, Kyle Filipowski added 12 and Brice Sensabaugh 10. The Pelicans used a 15-0 run to close out the second quarter for a 25-point lead at 65-40 at the break. New Orleans shot 50% (22 for 44) from the field in the first half, while the Jazz sent 14 for 52 (27%). Utah cut its deficit to 16 points after three quarters and scored the first nine points of the fourth to close within seven. New Orleans then went on an 8-0 run to restore a comfortable advantage and was never threate...
