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CJ McCollum would much rather have written this chapter of the New Orleans Pelicans' record book in a victory.

McCollum has shouldered more of the scoring load in games the Pelicans have been without Zion Williamson. He is averaging 30.6 points in January in the seven games Williamson has missed. McCollum is averaging just 13 points in the four games Williamson also played.

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 on Monday night.

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.Dejo

drives to the basket against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, front left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Forest) New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a jumper over Utah Jazz ...

Utah now continues its road trip against the best in the west, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Thunder take on Utah. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.

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 in the NBA on Monday night.

Pelicans make history with massive comeback: The Pelicans made franchise history Monday with a 25-point comeback victory over the Jazz to set a new club record. CJ McCollum popped off for 45 points extended their season-best winning streak to four games.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games.

As a potential record-breaking winter storm was bearing down on New Orleans, the Pelicans stormed back to beat the Jazz.