The New Orleans Pelicans used a strong fourth-quarter surge to defeat the Utah Jazz 128-121 on Sunday night, with Kelly Olynyk scoring a season-high 26 points and grabbing nine rebounds. CJ McCollum added 25 points and eight assists, while Zion Williamson had 24 points and nine assists to help the Pelicans win their fifth straight over the Jazz. The Pelicans were able to overcome a 27-8 run by the Jazz in the fourth quarter, which put Utah up 100-94, by going on a 15-0 run of their own, fueled by three straight 3-pointers from McCollum.

The Jazz were led by Keyonte George, who scored 28 points, and Brice Sensabaugh, who added 21. Oscar Tshiebwe had his first career double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Pelicans in the end. The Pelicans led by 17 early in the third quarter after scoring on eight straight possessions spanning both halves, with Williamson fueling the 18-3 surge that put New Orleans up 74-57 with four layups and assists on two other baskets.

The Pelicans' top three scorers, Olynyk, McCollum, and Williamson, all shot better than 55% from the field, which helped to secure the win. The Jazz, on the other hand, were missing several key players, including Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, John Collins, and Collin Sexton, which made it difficult for them to keep up with the Pelicans. The loss for Utah ties them up with the Pelicans for the second-worst standing in the league, landing just behind the Washington Wizards for that bottom spot.

Here are the match scores and player statistics:

• Pelicans: Kelly Olynyk (26 points, 9 rebounds), CJ McCollum (25 points, 8 assists), Zion Williamson (24 points, 9 assists)
• Jazz: Keyonte George (28 points), Brice Sensabaugh (21 points), Oscar Tshiebwe (16 points, 13 rebounds)

The Pelicans will look to continue their winning streak when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, while the Jazz will host the Detroit Pistons on Monday.

The win for the Pelicans is a significant one, as it helps them to move up in the standings and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The NBA season is heating up, and the Pelicans are looking to make a push for the playoffs. With their strong performance on Sunday night, they are one step closer to achieving that goal. The Pelicans' ability to come back from a deficit and win the game is a testament to their teamwork and determination.