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 New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.
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.
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.
New Orleans hosts Utah looking to extend its three-game win streak. Monday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams.
As a potential record-breaking winter storm was bearing down on New Orleans, the Pelicans stormed back to beat the Jazz.
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.
Kessler totaled 19 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Monday's 123-119 overtime loss to New Orleans. Kessler recorded his 17th double-double of the season.
NBA trade deadline approaching, trade rumors are heating up. The Boston Celtics aren’t expected to make a major move, however, a depth trade looks like it could be in the cards.
January 22, 2020 was one of the most anticipated nights in New Orleans Pelicans' history. It was the night Zion Williamson made his NBA debut after being selected with the No. 1 draft pick the summer before.
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 on Monday night.