Dejounte Murray Questionable for Pelicans’ Game Against Wizards on January 5th with Elbow Injury
Dejounte Murray of the New Orleans Pelicans is dealing with an elbow injury. He is listed as questionable for their next game against the Washington Wizards on January 5th. This is a recent injury, and there are no previous injury notes for Murray.
What It Means
Murray’s injury could impact his performance if he plays in the upcoming game. He has been averaging 15.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game this season. His shooting percentages are low, with a field goal percentage of 36.5% and a three-point percentage of 25%.
If Murray cannot play, the Pelicans might rely more on CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins to fill in at shooting guard. McCollum leads the team with 22.7 points per game, while Hawkins averages 11.2 points per game. The team will need to adjust their strategy depending on Murray’s availability.
