Murphy Records 21 Points, 8 Dimes; Sets Season-High in Assists

New Orleans Pelicans' Trey Murphy contributed 21 points (7-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 loss to Minnesota. Murphy showcased excellent playmaking, notching a new season high in assists with only two turnovers. Despite an 0-for-5 performance from three-point range, the New Orleans marksman is expected to bounce back in the next matchup against Brooklyn, a team known for its defensive struggles.