Dejounte Murray News

In a closely contested game on January 16, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 119-116. Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 30 points, contributing significantly to the team's victory. The game featured a pivotal moment when Trey Murphy III blocked a layup attempt by Spencer Dinwiddie with just four seconds remaining, securing the win for New Orleans. This critical play, however, sparked controversy as it was later pointed out that the block may have been a goaltend. The NBA's official account on X deleted a highlight of the play after a user raised this concern. Murray's performance and Murphy's late-game heroics were instrumental in the Pelicans' triumph over the Mavericks.