The New Orleans Pelican are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.
New Orleans enters Saturday’s game with an 18-42 record after defeating Utah on the road on Thursday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41)John Hefti-Imagn Images
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In Thursday’s victory over the Jazz, Saddiq Bey led the way for the Pelicans as he recorded 42 points, five rebounds and seven assists while Zion Williamson added 20 points, four rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now New Orleans will try to grab another victory on the road on Saturday as they face off against the Jazz once again.
On the other side, Utah enters Saturday’s contest with an 18-41 record after losing at home to the Pelicans on Thursday night.
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Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19)Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
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Ace Bailey led the way for the Jazz in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 23 points and four rebounds while Brice Sensabaugh recorded 20 points and three rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report: Will Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray Play?
For the Pelicans, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has ruled out Murphy III due to a right shoulder contusion as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
With Murphy III sidelined, Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears could both be in line for increased roles.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayStephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Pelicans have also ruled out Murray due to return to competition reconditioning as he will miss his first game since making his season debut on February 24 after missing the start of the season while recovering from a torn Achilles.
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Yves Missi has also been ruled out as he will miss his sixth straight game due to a left calf strain.
Jazz Injury Report: Will Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen Play?
On the other side, the Jazz have six players listed on their injury report, including both Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3)© Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Utah has listed George as questionable due to a right ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his seventh consecutive contest.
If George is sidelined once again, Isaiah Collier could continue to start in his place and have a larger role.
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The Jazz have ruled out Markkanen due to a right hip impingement and he is expected to miss at least two weeks.
Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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With Markkanen sidelined, John Konchar, Kyle Filipowski and Sensabaugh could all be in line for increased roles.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, Walker Kessler and Vince Williams Jr. have all been ruled out as they are set to miss the remainder of the season due to injuries.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Pelicans and Jazz from Salt Lake City at 9:30 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.