Utah Jazz (1-6, 0-2 on the road) visit New Orleans Pelicans (3-4, 2-2 at home) at Smoothie King Center, tip-off Thursday, November 5, 9:00 AM PH time. Over the last five games Jazz have scored 101.2 and allowed 113.5 points per 100 possessions; Pelicans sit at 112.5 and 109.5.
What are the projected starting lineups for Jazz vs Pelicans?
Projected = the starting five from each team’s most recent game (ESPN box score), with any player ruled Out swapped for the highest-minute bench player at the same position in that game. Teams confirm starters about 30 minutes before tip-off.
Utah Jazz (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Lauri Markkanen | 16.5 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 38.5 | 34.8 |
| C | Jaxson Hayes | 8.2 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 55.9 | 0.0 |
| G | Keyonte George | 19.6 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 43.7 | 34.9 |
| G | Ace Bailey | 12.1 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 45.6 | 27.8 |
| G | Darryn Peterson | 13.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 36.3 | 37.5 |
New Orleans Pelicans (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Herbert Jones | 7.1 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 45.5 | 31.6 |
| F | Zion Williamson | 21.3 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 63.6 | 42.9 |
| F | Trey Murphy III | 14.9 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 45.5 | 38.5 |
| F | Karlo Matkovic | 10.0 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 64.7 | 52.6 |
| G | Jeremiah Fears | 12.9 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 41.1 | 24.1 |
Season averages: ESPN player pages, as of Nov 4, 1:49 AM PH time.
Who is injured for Jazz vs Pelicans, and how does it change the rotation?
Utah Jazz
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Out | Right Knee | 16.3 / 26.0 | 2026-12-14 | Oct 28 |
| Trey Alexander | Out | Left Knee Bruise | 5.2 / 12.3 | 2026-11-06 | Oct 25 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | Questionable (game-time decision) | Right Foot Strain | 10.9 / 26.4 | 2026-11-04 | Oct 8 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 21.5 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Jazz. Game-time decisions: Jusuf Nurkic (10.9 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | Questionable (game-time decision) | Personal | 17.8 / 32.3 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Jordan Poole | Questionable (game-time decision) | Left Ankle Sprain | 6.0 / 16.0 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 2 |
| Yves Missi | Out | Left Knee Bruise | 9.5 / 19.5 | 2026-11-08 | Oct 31 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 9.5 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Pelicans. Game-time decisions: Dejounte Murray (17.8 ppg), Jordan Poole (6.0 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
Source: ESPN injury feed in the game summary, as of Nov 4, 1:49 AM PH time. “Questionable” reflects ESPN’s game-time-decision tag; the official NBA injury report is final.
How are Jazz and Pelicans playing right now?
Utah Jazz: 0-5 in last 5 · 105.2 scored / 118.0 allowed per game · pace 101.9 · ORtg 101.2 · DRtg 113.5
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | vs LAL | L 123-132 | 103.8 |
| Oct 27 | vs MEM | L 105-110 | 102.3 |
| Oct 29 | vs SA | L 111-117 | 96.7 |
| Nov 1 | vs POR | L 90-112 | 103.2 |
| Nov 3 | @ SA | L 97-119 | 103.4 |
New Orleans Pelicans: 3-2 in last 5 · 122.8 scored / 119.6 allowed per game · pace 105.0 · ORtg 112.5 · DRtg 109.5
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @ DEN | L 135-141 | 104.3 |
| Oct 29 | vs DEN | L 91-104 | 102.0 |
| Oct 30 | vs SAC | W 132-120 | 114.4 |
| Nov 1 | vs ATL | W 121-99 | 106.3 |
| Nov 3 | @ MEM | W 135-134 | 97.8 |
Home/away: Jazz are 0-2 on the road; Pelicans are 2-2 at home (ESPN records).
Pace = possessions per 48 minutes; possessions = FGA − OREB + TOV + 0.44 × FTA, averaged for both teams, from each ESPN box score. ORtg/DRtg = points scored/allowed per 100 possessions over these five games.
How do the Jazz and Pelicans compare statistically?
| Season stat | Jazz | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 107.0 | 121.9 |
| Opp. points per game | 118.9 | 120.1 |
| FG% | 43 | 50 |
| 3P% | 33 | 32 |
| Rebounds | 46.3 | 44.4 |
| Assists | 24.7 | 25.7 |
| Turnovers | 16.7 | 17.1 |
| Steals | 6.6 | 12.9 |
| Blocks | 6.6 | 4.6 |
ESPN team statistics, as of Nov 4, 1:49 AM PH time.
What happened when Jazz and Pelicans last met?
- Oct 24, 2026: NO 119 @ UTAH 120
Season series: UTAH leads series 1-0 (ESPN).
Which matchups decide Jazz vs Pelicans?
Keyonte George vs Jeremiah Fears
Keyonte George: 19.6 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.4 ast, 43.7 FG%, 34.9 3P% in 7 games. Jeremiah Fears: 12.9 pts, 4.3 reb, 4.9 ast, 41.1 FG%, 24.1 3P% in 7 games. Keyonte George carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
Lauri Markkanen vs Zion Williamson
Lauri Markkanen: 16.5 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.8 ast, 38.5 FG%, 34.8 3P% in 6 games. Zion Williamson: 21.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.7 ast, 63.6 FG%, 42.9 3P% in 7 games. Zion Williamson carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
What will decide the game tactically?
- Tempo. Pelicans have played faster over the last five (105.0 vs 101.9 possessions per 48). A game near the faster number favours the deeper bench; a grind favours the half-court team.
- Form gap. Net rating over the last five: Jazz -12.3, Pelicans +2.9 per 100 possessions.
- Perimeter. Season 3P%: Jazz 33, Pelicans 32. The team that wins the three-point volume battle usually covers the variance in a close line.
- Ball security. Turnovers per game: Jazz 16.7, Pelicans 17.1; live-ball turnovers feed transition points.
- Glass. Rebounds per game: Jazz 46.3, Pelicans 44.4.
- Availability. Jazz without Jaren Jackson Jr., Trey Alexander; Pelicans without Yves Missi. Check final status before tip-off; it moves the line more than any matchup.
What is the betting angle?
No spread or total was published in ESPN’s odds feed as of Nov 4, 1:49 AM PH time. When a line appears, compare it with the projection below: a spread is the favourite’s expected winning margin, and the total is the expected combined score. A gap of several points between a line and an independent projection is where analysis matters; a gap of one or two is noise.
Score prediction
Editorial prediction: Jazz 108 – Pelicans 118 (Pelicans by 9).
Method: expected pace = average of both teams’ last-five pace (103.4); each side’s points = pace × (own ORtg + opponent DRtg) ÷ 200, with 1.5 points of home-court edge split between the sides. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Jazz 43.7% and Pelicans 56.3%. Five-game samples are noisy and injuries listed above are not modelled. This is an editorial estimate, not a guarantee or betting advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans in the Philippines?
Tip-off is Thursday, November 5 at 9:00 AM Philippine time (UTC+8), per ESPN's schedule feed.
Who is injured for Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans?
As of Nov 4, 1:49 AM PH time (ESPN): Utah Jazz: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), Trey Alexander (Out), Jusuf Nurkic (Questionable); New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (Questionable), Jordan Poole (Questionable), Yves Missi (Out). Check the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
What is the Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction?
Our editorial projection is Jazz 108, Pelicans 118, built from each team's last-five pace and ratings. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where is Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center.
About this article
Written by the GTAYA Editorial Team from the sources below, checked on November 4, 2026 1:50 AM PH time. All figures were fetched on Nov 4, 1:49 AM PH time; derived figures (pace, ratings, projection) show their formula. Injury statuses can change after publication. Charts are generated by gtaya.life from the figures above. Poster: player photos are freely licensed Wikimedia Commons images (cropped); where no licensed photo was found we show the player or team name only. Team logos are shown only to identify the teams (sources listed below); they remain the trademarks of their owners and do not imply any endorsement of, or affiliation with, gtaya.life or GTAYA.
- ESPN game summary (injuries, last five, season series, team stats, leaders)
- ESPN player pages (season averages)
- Official NBA injury report
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- Utah Jazz logo (ESPN team data feed)
- New Orleans Pelicans logo (ESPN team data feed)
- Photo of Keyonte George: Brady Saylor, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- Photo of Zion Williamson: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
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