The Toronto Raptors are at home on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup.
Toronto enters Friday’s game with a 40-32 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) © Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, Brandon Ingram led the way for the Raptors as he recorded 18 points, six rebounds and four assists while Sandro Mamukelashvili added 13 points and seven rebounds of his own off the bench.
Now Toronto will try to bounce back at home on Friday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Friday’s contest with a 25-49 record after losing on the road to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
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Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points and six rebounds while Saddiq Bey recorded 17 points and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report: Will Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray Play?
For the Pelicans, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has ruled out Murphy III due to a right ankle sprain as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
With Murphy III sidelined once again, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Hawkins could both be in line for increased roles.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayStephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Pelicans have also ruled out Murray due to right Achilles injury management as they will elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
Bryce McGowens has also been ruled out as he remains sidelined while recovering from a right small toe fracture.
Raptors Injury Report: Will Immanuel Quickley Play?
On the other side, the Raptors have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out guard Immanuel Quickley.
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5)© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images


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Toronto has ruled out Quickley due to plantar fasciitis as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
With Quickley sidelined once again, Jamal Shead and Ja’Kobe Walter could both continue to have increased roles.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Pelicans and Raptors from Toronto at 8:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.