Kessler (rest) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. Kessler received rest in Friday's loss to the Pelicans, but he'll be available for Monday's matchup.

The Utah Jazz hit the road on Friday to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest.  Lauri Markkanen (b

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night.

In Utah’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, starting center Walker Kessler missed his second game this week due to ‘rest.’ Having a breakthrough season, John Collins has missed seven consecutive games with a hip injury.

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 Monday night.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - C.J. McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history Monday night (Jan. 20), defeating the Utah Jazz, 123-119.

The loss to the Pelicans moved the Jazz into last place in the Western Conference and their 10-30 record is the third worst in the NBA, exactly where they want to be (if not second or very worst) when the season ends in order to go into the draft lottery with the best possible odds at the No. 1 overall pick.

New Orleans hosts Utah looking to extend its three-game win streak. Monday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams.

However, New Orleans found a rhythm early, led by CJ McCollum, who knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter alone. Utah has been vulnerable defensively on the perimeter this season, allowing opponents to take 40.7 percent of their overall shot attempts from deep, tied for the third-highest frequency in the league.

Walker Kessler doesn't have much help around him in New Orleans tonight, so look for the Utah Jazz big to grab a good chunk of the available rebounds tonight, per our NBA betting picks.

The New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz on Friday night at the Smoothie King Center. Friday's matchup pits the two worst teams in the Western Conference aga

Walker Kessler, John Collins, Micah Potter, Lauri Markkanen, Johnny Juzang and Jordan Clarkson have all been ruled out for the Jazz tomorrow against the New Orleans Pelicans — Tony Jones ...