Sometimes basketball comes down to the simplest part of the game – whether shots go in the basket or not. On Saturday, high-powered Utah was at its shot-making best, while New Orleans was ice-cold, allowing the Jazz to dominate. Utah’s superior shooting was neatly demonstrated by the fact that both teams fired exactly 35 three-point attempts, but the Jazz made a dozen more of them than the Pelicans, finishing 20/35 from deep.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
Mike Conley swished a three-pointer from the right corner, giving Utah a 26-point lead with 8:30 remaining in the third quarter, causing New Orleans to call timeout.