Dejounte Murray’s New Orleans Pelicans debut is perhaps his solely recreation for some time.
The offseason commerce acquisition fractured his left hand within the and he’ll miss the subsequent four-to-six weeks after present process surgical procedure, in keeping with .
The damage appeared to happen late within the fourth quarter, when New Orleans was up 119-107. He landed off stability after Bulls guard Zach LaVine intruded on his touchdown spot, leading to a tough fall together with his arms bracing him.
Murray drew a foul, however was in clear ache. He nonetheless shot his free throws and remained within the recreation till the one-minute mark.
Murray posted 14 factors on 4-of-15 capturing with 10 assists, eight rebounds, one steal and one turnover in .
The Pelicans , sending two first-round draft picks, middle Larry Nance Jr. and guard Dyson Daniels to the Atlanta Hawks in change for a flexible and gifted guard with whom Atlanta by no means appeared to make it work.
Murray appeared like a good match within the backcourt alongside C.J. McCollum, however the Pelicans might now have to attend some time earlier than they get an actual have a look at him in recreation motion.