The New Orleans Pelicans will look to end their four-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on Friday in the NBA Cup.

The Pelicans will be eager to bounce back after getting embarrassed by the Brooklyn Nets in front of their home crowd on Wednesday. New Orleans was blown out by 34 points. By Brooklyn.

Trey Murphy III did not see action against the Nets due to a knee injury. The Pelicans could have definitely used his two-way ability, serving as a scoring punch and an agile defender against Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle.

Murphy is expected to play the same role if he suits up against the Grizzlies.

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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center.
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Murphy is doubtful against the Grizzlies, as indicated in the NBA's injury report. He is averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals.

Also listed as doubtful are Bennedict Mathurin (thumb injury), Bryce McGowens (elbow injury), and Yves Missi (knee injury).

The Pelicans have enough depth to fill the void if Murphy, Mathurin, McGowens, and Missi all sit out. Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, and Jeremiah Fears are expected to carry the load, with Karlo Matkovic, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, and Jordan Poole providing support.

New Orleans was recently under the spotlight—for the wrong reason—after Murray posted a cryptic tweet about “inside sabotage” following their defeat to the Nets. It has since been deleted.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies will parade a depleted lineup on Friday as well, with Zach Edey and five others listed as out.

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The Pelicans are 4-8, while the Grizzlies are 7-4, including 5-0 on the road.

Pelicans injury report

Bennedict Mathurin – Doubtful (right thumb sprain)
Bryce McGowens – Doubtful (left elbow infection)
Yves Missi – Doubtful (left knee contusion/bone bruise)
Trey Murphy III – (bilateral patellar tendinopathy)
Malik Dia – Questionable (right thumb sprain)
Jaron Pierre Jr. – Questionable (two-way contract)
Trendon Watford – Out (right ankle sprain)

Grizzlies injury report

Zach Edey – Out (left ankle injury management)
Karim Lopez – Out (G League assignment)
Jahmai Mashack – Out (two-way contract)
Scotty Pipper Jr. – Out (lumbar disc herniation)
Quinten Post – Out (concussion protocol)
Richie Saunders – Out (right knee surgery)