Dejounte Murray led the New Orleans Pelicans to a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, scoring 30 points. He made 10 of his 22 shots and added seven assists in his 33 minutes on the court. The Pelicans won the game 119-116.
What It Means
Murray’s performance against the Mavericks marked his first game this season where he scored over 30 points. This standout game adds to his recent streak of scoring at least 10 points in two consecutive games. For the season, Murray is averaging 16.7 points per game, ranking him fourth on his team and thirty-fifth among shooting guards. He has also been a key playmaker, leading his team with an average of 7.6 assists per game, which ranks seventh among shooting guards in the league.
