Trey Murphy III led the New Orleans Pelicans to victory against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, scoring 32 points. He played 36 minutes and added six rebounds and four assists. The Pelicans won the game 119-113.
What It Means
Trey Murphy III’s 32-point performance against the Bulls is a standout, as he exceeded his projection by 15 points. This season, he averages 21 points per game, ranking him second on his team and 16th at his position. Murphy has been consistent with his scoring, having multiple streaks of games with at least 20 points. He also ranks in the top five for scoring at his position in over half of his games this year. His three-point shooting has been solid too, averaging 3.2 makes per game at a rate of 37%.
