Pelicans to host Jazz in matchup of Western Conference also-rans

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Late-season losing streaks collide Tuesday when the New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Utah Jazz.

While losing has more benefit than winning for teams low in the standings, the Jazz (21-58) have more to gain by losing as they sit fourth from the bottom of the overall NBA pecking order with three games remaining in the season.

Utah is tied for last place in