The loss to the Pelicans moved the Jazz into last place in the Western Conference and their 10-30 record is the third worst in the NBA, exactly where they want to be (if not second or very worst) when the season ends in order to go into the draft lottery with the best possible odds at the No. 1 overall pick.

The Utah Jazz pulled out all the stops to get closer to their ultimate goal of a high lottery pick during Friday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans-- and it turned out working in their favor.

For the first time in what has been a rough season, the New Orleans Pelicans have reeled off three consecutive victories.