Saddiq Bey scores 42 as hot-shooting Pelicans top Jazz

Saddiq Bey had a season-high 42 points along with seven assists and five rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans over the Utah Jazz 129-118 in Salt Lake City on Thursday night.

Bey, who hit 14 of 20 shots from the field, including 5 of 9 from 3-point range, had the second 40-point game of his NBA career.

Zion Williamson added 20 points and four steals to help the Pelicans pick up their third straight win. Dejonte Murray tallied 17 points, nine assists and four steals in his second game back from an Achilles tendon injury.