Trey Murphy III led the New Orleans Pelicans to a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He also contributed with 3 blocks and played for 38 minutes. The Pelicans won the game 119-116.
What It Means
Murphy’s performance included leading the game in blocks with three, surpassing his projection by two. This game marks his second consecutive match scoring over 20 points, continuing his current streak. For the season, he averages 21.5 points per game, ranking him second on his team and thirteenth among small forwards. His rebounding has been strong too, as he finished in the top five for rebounds at his position in nearly a third of his games this season. Murphy’s ability to make three-pointers is notable as well, averaging 3.2 per game and placing him tenth among small forwards.
