Photos: Raptors score 26 more points than Pelicans in the Smoothie King Center, 119-93
Dejounte Murray was one game into his New Orleans Pelicans tenure when the injury bug bit him.
In the third quarter of the Pelicans’ Oct. 23 season opener against the Chicago Bulls, Murray felt pain in his left hand. He told teammate Herb Jones something was wrong. X-rays confirmed a fracture.
More than one month later, Murray made his return to the court. He looked rusty after missing the past 17 games. He missed his first seven shots from the field.
Pelicans fans boo team's ugly offensive performance in Dejounte Murray's return
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New Orleans Pelicans warm up before taking on the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors players stand on the court for the national anthem of Canada before playing the New Orleans Pelicans in a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Brandon Boston Jr. stands on the court before a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Celia Knox sings the National Anthem during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray gives high-fives to his teammate as he is introduced onto he court ahead of a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi and Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl jump for the tipoff during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) jumps to score against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) attempts to score against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fans cheer on the team during the first half of a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) jumps to score against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) jumps to score against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fans try to get the Toronto Raptors players to miss during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett and New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (22) reaches for the ball during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints Cornerback Alontae Taylor sits court side during a basketball game between New Orleans Pelicans and the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) scores against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic walks onto the court for a timeout during the first half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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The PelSquad perform during the first half of a basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green signals to players during the first half of a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts to a referee call during the first half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown reacts to plays from the bench during the first half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (22) reach for the ball during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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The ball rolls between the legs of New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green during the second half of a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson stands during a timeout during the second half of a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes grabs the ball during the second half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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A basketball fan dances on the Dance Cam during the second half of a basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) scores against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) dribbles the ball during the second half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green stands on the side of the court by Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors players on the bench react as a teammate falls during the second half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors play defense as New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) dribbles the ball during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter and forward Bruno Fernando (24) bump into each other after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicans in the final seconds during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Trey Jemison III (55) scores the last points of the game during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) react to a play during the second half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 119-93. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)