Trey Murphy Explodes for 34 Points, Continues January Scoring Surge

New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy erupted for a game-high 34 points (12-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block, and two steals across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 116-113 victory over Brooklyn. The fifth-year player has significantly elevated his scoring since January 2026, recording over 30 points in back-to-back games and four of six this month. In January, Murphy is averaging 31.7 points, 7.0 boards, 5.3 threes, 4.2 assists, and 1.3 steals, while shooting an efficient 54.8 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from long distance.