Dejounte Murray helped lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He also added six assists, achieving a double-double in his 31 minutes on the court. The Pelicans won with a score of 123-115.
What It Means
Murray’s double-double performance marked his achievement of reaching over ten rebounds for the game, surpassing his projection by three rebounds. This season, he is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game and has led his position in rebounds in five games so far. His assist numbers are also notable, as he averages 7.7 assists per game, ranking him first on the team and eighth at his position league-wide. Murray has finished in the top five among shooting guards in assists in an impressive 81.82% of games this season.
