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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 25: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on from the bench in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 25, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Sunday night, the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> will be at home to host the Houston Rockets<\/a> at Smoothie King Center.<\/p>\n The Pelicans are coming off a 119-106 loss to the Toronto Raptors<\/a> (in Canada).<\/p>\n Dejounte Murray<\/a> did not play in the game.<\/p>\n New Orleans Pelicans Make Dejounte Murray Announcement GettyMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE \u2013 NOVEMBER 29: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans takes a shot during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> of an Emirates NBA Cup game at FedExForum on November 29, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n For Sunday\u2019s game, Murray is listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n The former Washington star is averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range in 12 games this season.<\/p>\n Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cDejounte Murray (hand) listed questionable for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA \u2013 JANUARY 01: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Miami Heat<\/a> at Kaseya Center on January 01, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Murray is in his second season playing for New Orleans (he missed most of last year due to injury).<\/p>\n He was the 29th pick in the 2016 NBA<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n The 2022 All-Star has also had stints with the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> and San Antonio Spurs<\/a> over ten years.<\/p>\n His career averages are 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 33.9% from three-point range in 515 games.<\/p>\n GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 MARCH 28: Trae Young<\/a> #11 of the Atlanta Hawks hugs Dejounte Murray #5 after their 123-122 overtime win against the Boston Celtics<\/a> at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Pelicans This Year GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA \u2013 JANUARY 31: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans leaves the game with an injury during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the Smoothie King Center on January 31, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Pelicans have had another tough year.<\/p>\n They come into play as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 25-50 record in 75 games.<\/p>\n Currently, the Pelicans are in the middle of a four-game losing streak (and 16-22 in 38 games at home).<\/p>\n Following the Rockets, the Pelicans will play their next game on Thursday when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> in Oregon.<\/p>\n GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 DECEMBER 2: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Rockets This Season GettyWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 MARCH 02: Kevin Durant<\/a> #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards<\/a> during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Rockets are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 44-29 record in 73 games.<\/p>\n They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 19-19 on the road).<\/p>\n Following the Pelicans, the Rockets will play their next game on Tuesday when they return home to host the New York Knicks<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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