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CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback win

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

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Trey Murphy III on late-game block, win | Pelicans-Mavericks Postgame Interview 1/15/25

JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks 1/15/25

JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Dejounte Murray scores 30 points as the Pelicans outlast the injury-depleted Mavericks 119-116

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III had a disputed block of Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup for the lead with 4 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the inju...

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pours in 32 in road win Murphy recorded 32 points (9-20 FG, 2-13 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 win over the Bulls.

Impact The fourth-year forward has produced back-to-back performances with 30-plus points since returning from an ankle injury that cost him three games. Injuries have been the only thing standing between Murphy and a true breakout campaign -- he's only suited up for 25 of the Pelicans' 41 games this season, but he's scored in double digits and drained multiple three-pointers in each appearance while averaging 21.5 points, 4.8 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Chicago Bulls | Pelicans-Bulls Postgame 1/14/25

JANUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Trey Murphy III puts up 32 as Pelicans push past Bulls Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists to lift the visiting New Orleans Pelicans...

JANUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Murphy and Williamson carry the Pelicans to a 119-113 win over the Bulls

Trey Murphy III scored 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trey Murphy III on his growth, team effort in Boston | Pelicans-Celtics Postgame Interview 1/12/25

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

Leads offense in return to lineup Murphy supplied 30 points (10-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and four assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 loss to Boston.

Impact Murphy returned Sunday after missing the last three games with an ankle injury, lifting New Orleans offensively while leading all players in scoring and finishing as one of two players with five or more threes in a close defeat. Murphy matched his season-high total in threes made, doing so on four occasions so far this year. He has now surpassed the 30-point mark in three contests, all three of those occurrences taking place over his last six appearances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Boston Celtics 1/12/25

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

Celtics withstand return of Zion Williamson and beat Pelicans 120-119

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans li...

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return Sunday Murphy (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Murphy will return to action Sunday after missing New Orleans' previous three contests due to a sprained left ankle. Murphy is averaging 23.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Murphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Murphy will miss his third straight contest Friday due to a left ankle sprain. Murphy's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia faces New Orleans in non-conference play

Philadelphia and New Orleans square off in non-conference action

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Wednesday Murphy (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Murphy will end up missing both games of this back-to-back set and should be considered questionable to return Friday against the 76ers. With Zion Williamson (rest) also out, Brandon Boston and Javonte Green could be line for more run Wednesday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up for Tuesday Murphy (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Murphy is considered day-to-day with a mild left ankle sprain that he sustained during Sunday's win over Washington. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Portland. With the 24-year-old forward sidelined, Brandon Boston and Jordan Hawkins are candidates for increased roles.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Pelicans coach Willie Green said Monday that Murphy (ankle) is day-to-day, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

Impact Murphy tweaked his left ankle during Sunday's game against the Wizards and was diagnosed with a mild sprain. However, he's considered day-to-day and will likely have a questionable tag for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota. If he's unable to play, Jordan Hawkins and Brandon Boston could step into larger roles.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Pelicans coach Willie Green said Monday that Murphy (ankle) is day-to-day, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Washington Wizards 1/5/2025

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Won't return Sunday Murphy (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Wizards, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murphy was helped off the floor late in the third quarter after turning his left ankle while attempting to grab a rebound. Jordan Hawkins and Brandon Boston will take on larger roles off the bench for the rest of Sunday's game due to Murphy's injury.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to ankle injury Murphy went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murphy appeared to turn his left ankle while going after a rebound and needed to be helped off the court. It's the same ankle that he injured before Christmas, though he was able to play through the issue. Brandon Boston and Jordan Hawkins should see more minutes off the bench during the fourth quarter if Murphy is unable to return.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback win

Dejounte Murray scores 30 points as the Pelicans outlast the injury-depleted Mavericks 119-116

Murphy and Williamson carry the Pelicans to a 119-113 win over the Bulls

Celtics withstand return of Zion Williamson and beat Pelicans 120-119

Philadelphia faces New Orleans in non-conference play

Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury