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Murray Returns: Pelicans Host Injured Warriors
25 Feb
Summary
- Dejounte Murray makes season debut after Achilles rupture recovery.
- Warriors to miss Steph Curry due to knee injury.
- Pelicans also dealing with multiple player injuries.
Dejounte Murray will finally make his season debut for the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, returning after a lengthy 13-month recovery from an Achilles rupture. This marks a significant moment for the Pelicans, who have struggled through the season.
Adding to their challenges, the Pelicans will be without Trey Murphy III due to a shoulder injury, and Yves Missi and Micah Peavy are also unavailable. The Golden State Warriors are also facing considerable player absences. Notably, Steph Curry remains out with a knee injury, having missed the last seven games. Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined with illness, and other key players like Draymond Green, Al Horford, and De'Anthony Melton are listed with various injuries or are being managed.
Despite these setbacks, the Warriors have shown resilience, achieving a 3-4 record in their recent games without Curry. However, their overall season performance without him stands at 7-11. The Pelicans, who have a 0-2 record against the Warriors this season, see this matchup as a crucial opportunity. With both teams significantly shorthanded, New Orleans, showing recent improvement with a 3-2 record in their last five games, will be looking to secure their 17th win.
