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I think it would be dope," Myles Turner admitted. "I think there's such a big debate on where the best basketball is played, and I think that there's different styles here in Europe than there is in America.

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.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - C.J. McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history Monday night (Jan. 20), defeating the Utah Jazz, 123-119.

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night. Dejounte Murray had 26 points and 11 assists,

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 in the NBA on Monday night.

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. CJ