Sure it was only three games into the season, but the Jazz were in first place when they handed the Pelicans a 122-121 OT defeat back on October 23rd. Now the roles – and the stadiums – are reversed as New Orleans is atop the Western Conference at 18-8 as they head to Salt Lake City on Tuesday night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jazz (15-14) would seem to be getting New Orleans at an opportune time here as they could be in a letdown spot after consecutive defeats over last year’s Western Conference regular season champions the Suns. The Pelicans have won seven in a row<\/a>, but six of those have come on their own court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What’s not opportune for Utah is their injury report, as Collin Sexton<\/strong>, Lauri Markkanen<\/strong>, Mike Conley<\/strong>, and Jordan Clarkson<\/strong> are all questionable on Tuesday for various ailments \/ illnesses. Four players had at least 18 points in Saturday’s 115-110 loss at Denver, so maybe at the very least the Jazz are finding their depth right now – and it looks like perhaps three of those players that missed the Nuggets game are returning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n