The New Orleans Pelicans’ level of play has taken a step up since star forward Zion Williamson returned from injury. Williamson has scored more than 20 points in all but one game since he has returned

The New Orleans Pelicans gave a crucial injury update surrounding Dejounte Murray ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

For Dallas, the list of Monday DNPs during a win over Washington was lengthy, including Luka Doncic (calf), Dereck Lively (ankle), Naji Marshall (illness), Maxi Kleber (foot), Dwight Powell (hip) and Dante Exum (wrist).

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tight home loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday with a final score of 137-136. Trey Murphy III led the way for New Orleans with 32 points, as Murphy, Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum each scored 23+ in a losing effort.

Tonight, the Mavericks travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a road game and their second-straight against a team with a bottom-five record in the NB

P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136.

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has been impressed with Zion Williamson's performance on the defensive end of the floor.

T he Dallas Mavericks started a five-game road trip on Wednesday night, traveling to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. These teams just played in New Orleans two weeks ago, wit

Murray (finger) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. After missing Saturday's loss to the Hornets, Murray returned to the floor for the Pelicans in Monday's loss to the Raptors.

Will New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Dejounte Murray be playing against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night?

Dallas Mavericks (25-22, ninth in the Western ... CJ McCollum is averaging 22 points and 3.8 assists for the Pelicans. Dejounte Murray is averaging 18.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists ...