Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops 28 points on 12 shots
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Murphy generated 28 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 34 minutes of Wednesday's 122-111 win over the Raptors.
Murphy hit the 25-point milestone for the 16th time this season, and his 12 field-goal attempts were the fewest he's taken to get there. The sharpshooting wing has now knocked down at least four three-pointers in five of his last six games, and he's generated a total of 12 steals during that stretch. He'll look to extend his streak of 20-point games to six when the Pelicans face Houston on Friday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Heavy workload in narrow loss
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Murphy racked up 22 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 118-116 loss to the Suns.
Despite dealing with minor neck spasms earlier in the week, Murphy looked just fine Friday as he logged a massive 41-minute workload. While his efficiency from the floor was slightly down, he made his presence felt by getting to the line and connecting on four triples for the second consecutive night. The fifth-year wing has been highly productive since returning from a shoulder injury, averaging 21.3 points, 3.7 triples and 2.0 steals over his last three appearances.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Hits for 21 against Kings
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Murphy closed with 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 win over Sacramento.
The fifth-year wing has been locked in from long range since missing the first five games after the All-Star break due to a shoulder issue. Over three games since getting back onto the court, Murphy is averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 3.7 threes and 2.0 steals while shooting 47.8 percent (11-for-23) from beyond the arc.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Plans to play Thursday
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Murphy (neck) intends to play in Thursday's game against the Kings, per Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer.
If all goes well during pregame warmups, it sounds like the star forward will be able to go Thursday during the first night of a back-to-back set. Over his last eight outings, Murphy has averaged 24.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Iffy for Thursday
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Murphy is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to neck spasms.
Murphy has appeared in two outings following a five-game absence due to a right shoulder contusion, though he's in danger of missing Thursday's contest due to the neck issue. If the 25-year-old swingman is unable to play, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased minutes, while Jordan Poole could enter the rotation.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Saturday
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Murphy (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Murphy will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a right shoulder contusion and is without a clear timetable for a return. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Clippers. With the 25-year-old swingman sidelined, Bryce McGowens and Jordan Poole are candidates for increased playing time.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Out again for Thursday
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Murphy (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Murphy will be sidelined for a fourth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. The Pelicans will likely lean more on Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears in the meantime.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Murphy (shoulder) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Murphy missed Monday's practice with a right shoulder contusion, and it sounds like he can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt in Utah. The star forward's absence should keep Jordan Poole in the New Orleans rotation, making Poole a worthwhile streaming candidate Tuesday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sits out practice
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Murphy (shoulder) did not practice Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy has missed the past two games for New Orleans, but coach James Borrego said the hope remains that this won't be a lengthy absence. As for Tuesday's game against Golden State, Murphy's status is likely to be questionable at best.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Won't play Friday
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Murphy (shoulder) will not play Friday against the Bucks.
No surprise here, as Murphy was previously listed as doubtful. For the time being, it's unclear if Murphy will be able to return Saturday against the 76ers. Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears could be more involved for the Pelicans on Friday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Doubtful for Friday
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Murphy is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right shoulder contusion.
Murphy exited New Orleans' Feb. 11 loss to Miami due to the right shoulder issue and is expected to miss the first outing following the All-Star break. If he's ultimately ruled out, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased roles, while Jordan Hawkins could enter the rotation.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Career-high 44 points not enough
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Murphy finished Wednesday's 141-137 overtime loss to the Bucks with 44 points (15-28 FG, 12-19 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, six rebounds and three steals over 40 minutes.
Murphy put on a show during Wednesday's back-and-forth contest. The fifth-year pro finished with a career high in points and three-pointers and become the eighth player in NBA history to record at least 12 three-pointers in a game while setting a Pelicans franchise record in made threes, per ESPN.com. Murphy is in the midst of a career year, averaging 22.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals over 35.9 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Back on track in loss
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Murphy had 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to the Hornets.
Murphy turned things around on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past five games. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after having to deal with a recent shooting slump. Despite his struggles of late, Murphy continues to put together the best season of his career. Through 48 games, he is flirting with first-round value in standard leagues, averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 35.8 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Just misses double-double Saturday
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Murphy recorded 19 points (8-21 FG, 3-11 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to Philadelphia.
The fifth-year guard came one board shy of his fifth double-double of the season. It was a strong bounce-back effort from Murphy after he'd scored just eight points in Friday's win over the Grizzlies -- his first time scoring in single digits since Oct. 29 -- and through 14 games in January, he averaged 24.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.6 threes and 1.4 steals.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Will play Sunday
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Murphy (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Murphy popped up on the injury report due to right hand soreness, but the 2021 first-rounder has been given the green light to play in Sunday's road contest. He has averaged 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.4 threes over 36.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops 35 points in win
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Murphy generated 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and four steals across 36 minutes in Friday's 128-107 win over the Wizards.
Murphy returned to action after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks due to back spasms, and he led all players in points, triples and steals Friday. The 25-year-old swingman has been on fire recently, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last six appearances, including back-to-back outings with at least 35. He has shot an impressive 43.6 percent from downtown during that span, knocking down at least six triples in four of those games.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Good to go Friday
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Murphy (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Murphy will shed his questionable tag due to back spasms after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks. The 25-year-old swingman has scored at least 21 points in four of his last five appearances, averaging 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.2 minutes per contest during that stretch. With Murphy back in action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Murphy (back) is out for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.
Jose Alvarado (oblique) and Herbert Jones (ankle) will join Murphy on the inactive list for Wednesday's game, which will open up a ton of opportunity for Jordan Poole. Jeremiah Fears could also see a larger role on offense. Murphy's next chance to play will come Friday versus the Wizards, and for now, he should be considered questionable for that one.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Well-rounded performance in loss
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Murphy amassed 27 points (10-19 FG, 7-15 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to Miami.
Murphy missed Friday's loss to Portland due to back soreness but shed his questionable tag to suit up Sunday. The 25-year-old swingman knocked down a season-high seven triples en route to a team-best 27 points, securing his 20th game with 20-plus points through 34 regular-season appearances. He also chipped in a team-high eight rebounds, grabbing more than six boards for the first time since Dec. 14.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Available to play
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Murphy (back) will be available for Sunday's game in Miami.
Murphy is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in Jordan Poole or Bryce McGowens returning to the second unit. Since Murphy only missed one game, he shouldn't be operating with any minutes restrictions, so make sure you've got him active.
