The New Orleans Pelicans will attempt to get their season (4-6) back on track as they travel to Golden State to take on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Monday. The Pelicans have lost both of their last two games, breaking their four-game winning streak.
However, they will be against Stephen Curry and co. without Trey Murphy III, who is currently dealing with bilateral patellar tendinopathy, according to a post on X by Marc Stein. Murphy has started nine of New Orleans’ 10 games thus far and has averaged 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
He has also shot at almost 38% from the three-point zone and is the Pelicans’ third-highest scorer behind Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears, who edges him slightly on points with 15.8 per game. Murphy also remains an important perimeter defender for the Pelicans, and his absence is likely to impact his team’s chances, especially considering he ended up getting a game-high of 26 points last time around against the Los Angeles Clippers.
When Murphy sat out of the game against the Utah Jazz, head coach Jamahl Mosley had started Herbert Jones instead, with Saddiq Bey also getting extra minutes. Of course, Golden State themselves have multiple injury concerns for this game. Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis remain long-term absentees, with the likes of Moses Moody and Will Richard also confirmed absentees.
Article Continues BelowFurther, Gui Santos is listed as probable, while Gary Payton II is questionable for the game due to left knee inflammation. The Pelicans will also miss several rotation players, with the likes of Yves Missi and Trendon Watford listed as out for the matchup.
Jaron Pierre Jr. and Malik Dua are also missing due to G League assignment, although Murphy remains the only starter that the Pelicans will miss. The Warriors have remained competitive despite the injuries with a 7-3 record, and will be optimistic about their chances of snagging another win.