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New Orleans hosts Utah on home slide

On Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT, the New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz, seeking to break a three-game home losing streak. Both teams rank near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
The teams meet for the third time this season following a 115-105 Pelicans victory on March 1. New Orleans enters with a 25-54 record, while Utah stands at 21-58.
Led by Zion Williamson's 60.0% shooting, the Pelicans average 109.4 points while shooting 46.0% from the field. The Jazz average 116.6 points per game and shoot 47.2%.
Significant injury absences impact both rosters, with Pelicans players Trey Murphy III, Karlo Matkovic, Dejounte Murray, and Bryce McGowens ruled out. The Jazz will play without Lauri Markkanen and Isaiah Collier.
Utah holds an 11-38 record against Western Conference opponents, while New Orleans is 16-33 in conference play. Saddiq Bey has averaged 20.3 points over the last 10 games.

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