Pelicans – Jazz 119-120
Karlo Matković ties career high with 2 steals in Pelicans loss
Karlo Matković scored 7 points on 3/3 shooting, added 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals as the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119. He was perfect from the field, converting all three attempts, and went 1 for 2 from the free-throw line. The 6-foot-10 New Orleans Pelicans player logged 9 minutes, recording 2 offensive and 2 defensive rebounds, 2 steals, and a single personal foul without committing a turnover.
The two steals matched his career high in that category. Compared with his last season’s averages of 14.7 minutes, 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and a 60.4 % field-goal rate, Matković played fewer minutes but produced more points and a higher shooting percentage in this outing. His 7 points exceed his prior scoring average, while his flawless 3-of-3 shooting outperforms the 60.4 % he shot last season.
Despite his efficient performance, the Pelicans fell short. While he was on the court, New Orleans outscored Utah by four points, yet the final margin was a single point. The close result was reflected in the final scoreboard as New Orleans Pelicans - Utah Jazz 119-120.
Also in this game
- Jaxson Hayes · 17 PTS
- Lauri Markkanen · 16 PTS