New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 23, 2026

Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered when Utah needed him most, posting 24 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Jazz past the Pelicans 120–119 in a one-possession thriller that sailed past the market total. The combined 239 points exceeded the 238.5 pregame line by just half a point, with DAGGER's over call cashing in a game decided by momentum swings and late-quarter execution.

New Orleans controlled the third quarter, outscoring Utah 38–24 to seize momentum, but the Jazz refused to fold. The fourth quarter became the deciding battleground, with both teams combining for 63 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—as Utah clawed back and eventually edged ahead. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans' charge with 23 points and 5 rebounds, while Saddiq Bey added 20 points. Keyonte George orchestrated Utah's offense with 19 points and 10 assists, backed by Jaxson Hayes's 17 points off the bench.

The halves told the story of a tightening margin: New Orleans and Utah combined for 114 points in the opening half, but the second half erupted for 125, with the fourth quarter's 63-point explosion serving as the final answer. Given Utah's recent defensive struggles (allowing 123.6 per game over the last 10) and New Orleans' consistent offensive output (118.3 ppg), the over was always lurking. The Jazz's one-point escape provided the final push needed to clear the line.