Trey Murphy IIISF | Pelicans

Trey Murphy posts 20 points, six assists in lossFebruary 22, 2025 | 06:40 AM

Trey Murphy continued his strong scoring stretch in Friday's loss to Dallas, finishing with 20 points (7-of-19 FG, 4-of-12 3PT, 2-of-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 36 minutes. Writer's Analysis: Murphy has now scored at least 20 points in seven of his last nine games, including two 40-point performances. Over that stretch, he has provided top-10 value in eight- and nine-category formats while averaging 26.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 4.0 three-pointers per game. His efficiency has been excellent, shooting 50.0% from the field and 88.9% from the line. The only concern for fantasy managers is the potential for a shutdown, as the Pelicans dropped to 13-43 with Friday's loss.