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Still out Williamson (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Williamson hasn't played since Nov. 6 due to a left hamstring strain. While Williamson's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota, he will likely need to log a full-contact practice before returning to action.

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Iffy for Sunday Murray is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Wizards due to right elbow soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murray seemingly injured his elbow against Washington on Friday and is now in danger of missing Sunday's contest. If Murray is ultimately ruled out, Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins and Brandon Boston are candidates to receive increased playing time.

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Ekes out double-double Friday Murray notched 11 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 132-120 win over the Wizards.

Impact The double-double was Murray's fifth of the season, with four of them coming in his last 11 appearances. Over that stretch, the veteran point guard is averaging 15.5 points, 8.9 assists, 6.4 boards, 2.4 steals and 1.1 threes, but Murray's season-long shooting woes continue to linger.

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Double-double against Wizards Missi ended Friday's 132-120 victory over Washington with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block across 32 minutes.

Impact It's the eighth double-double of the season for the rookie center, with half of them coming since the beginning of December. Missi is averaging 11.0 points, 9.7 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 30.7 minutes a contest during that span while shooting 59.1 percent from the floor, and the 21st overall pick in the 2024 Draft is looking more and more like a steal.

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Erupts for career-high 50 McCollum produced 50 points (18-27 FG, 10-16 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Friday's 132-120 victory over the Wizards.

Impact The veteran guard tied his career scoring high as he became the eighth player in the 2024-25 campaign to drop 50-plus points in a game. McCollum's 10 made threes also tied Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro for the high-water mark in the NBA this season. McCollum has scored in double digits in 18 straight games since returning from an adductor strain in late November, averaging 23.6 poi9nts, 4.1 assists, 3.9 boards and 3.1 threes over that stretch.

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Three steals in return Alvarado (hamstring) posted five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three assists, three steals and two rebounds across 20 minutes Friday in the Pelicans' 132-120 win over the Wizards.

Impact Alvarado was on a restriction in his return from a 23-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, but the 20 minutes he ended up receiving is probably a good approximation of what he'll get in most games when the Pelicans' usual backcourt starters (Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum) are available. While Alvarado should be a good source of assists, steals and three-pointers on a per-minute basis, he won't have much appeal outside of deeper leagues now that the Pelicans are healthier in the backcourt.

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New Orleans visits Washington after McCollum's 50-point game

New Orleans visits the Washington Wizards after CJ McCollum scored 50 points in the Pelicans' 132-120 win over the Washington Wizards

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CJ McCollum on his 50-point night, team win | Pelicans-Wizards Postgame Interview 1/3/25

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Willie Green postgame locker room speech after win vs. Washington Wizards

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Jose Alvarado on his return, CJ McCollum | Pelicans-Wizards Postgame Interview 1/3/25

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Willie Green on CJ McCollum, win vs. Washington | Pelicans-Wizards Postgame Interview 1/3/25

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Pelicans CJ McCollum Statement On Career Night vs Wizards The New Orleans Pelicans finally ended their 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards. Pelicans guard CJ McC...

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CJ McCollum scores 50, Pelicans end 11-game slide CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating the Washington W...

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McCollum's 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Wa...

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CJ McCollum with 50 Points vs. Washington Wizards 1/3/24

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CJ McCollum Ties CAREER-HIGH 50 PTS In New Orleans | January 3, 2025

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CJ McCollum drains 10 triples in win | Pelicans vs. Wizards 1/5/25

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CJ McCollum CRAZY 50 PTS vs Wizards 🔥 FULL Highlights

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😲 Jose Alvarado sneaky steal = Trey Murphy III OOP! #pelicans #nba #shorts

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Will be limited Friday Alvarado (hamstring), who is available to play in Friday's game against the Wizards, will operate under a minutes restriction, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment...

Impact Alvarado will return to action following a 23-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, though the Pelicans will limit his playing time as they work him back to playing form. The 26-year-old appeared in 11 regular-season matchups before the hamstring injury, during which he averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals across a career-high 25.6 minutes per contest.

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