Trey Murphy: Logs season high in loss

Trey Murphy delivered a season-high performance in Wednesday's 125-118 loss to the Nuggets, scoring 23 points (7-14 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and adding five steals, three assists, two rebounds, and one block in 36 minutes. He finished as the Pelicans' second-leading scorer, hitting a season-high-tying five triples and recording a season-best five steals. Murphy has now tallied at least three steals in three consecutive games and has scored at least 18 points in each of his last seven outings. He signed a four-year, $112 million contract extension with the Pelicans in October 2024.