Trey Murphy III has had a breakout season as he has emerged as a key piece of the future for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Trey Murphy reveals Naji Marshall’s playful text following the controversial ending to the Pelicans' 119-116 win over the Mavericks.

Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists to lift the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory against the Chicago Bulls.

The Pelicans won 119-113. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) goes up for a dunk as Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

The Dallas Mavericks lost their third consecutive game on Wednesday night to the last-place team in the NBA’s Western Conference New Orleans Pelicans 119-116. The nature of the defeat is what drew attention, however.

NBA L2M report confirms that Trey Murphy should have been called for goaltending Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup. pic.x.com/P210YYyYEGSource: Twitter @townbrad What’s the buzz on

Murphy’s block of Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup attempt with four seconds left sealed the Pelicans' 119-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center. The Mavericks embarrassed the Pelicans back in November, handing Willie Green’s team its worst loss of the season.

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Pelicans rally from late deficit behind Dejounte Murray clutch baskets, Trey Murray game-saving block of layup in final seconds. New Orleans beats Dallas 119-116 in opener of