The Pelicans came back down 25 points and defeated the Jazz, and it was CJ McCollum who made franchise history during the win.

CJ McCollum is not looking at this as a lost season for the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. When the Pelicans play the host Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, McCollum will be coming off his second 45-plus-point performance this month.

The New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.

The Pelicans pulled out a win (or was it the Jazz who pulled out a loss?) for their biggest ever comeback. On the Jazz's defense on CJ McCollum, Taylor Hendricks traveling with the team, and Will Hardy's relationship with Washington football coach Dan Quinn.

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.

New Orleans takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after CJ McCollum scored 45 points in the Pelicans' 123-119 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz.

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

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after making a 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans ...

NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in ... overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night. Dejounte Murry had 26 points and 11 assists, and Trey ...

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.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.