Pelicans hosting Utah Jazz

Pelicans' forward Ryan Anderson made an immediate impact in his first season action scoring 26 points in the team's 135-98 win Saturday over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 4-6 New Orleans Pelicans return to the hardwood tonight, hosting the Utah Jazz with a 7 o'clock tip off in the Arena. The Jazz defeated the Pelicans 111-105 in their first meeting back on Nov. 13 in Utah. The Pelicans are coming off a dominant 135-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in which Ryan Anderson, making his first appearance this season after suffering a broken toe, dropped in 26 points. Anderson hit six 3-pointers. Anthony Davis netted 14 points with nine rebounds and a career-high eight blocks, playing less than three quarters against the 76ers. Pelicans' point guard Jrue Holiday contributed 14 points and 12 assists against his former teammates. Holiday was traded to the Pelicans during a draft night deal.