Pelicans Notes: Queen, Murray, Williamson, Murphy, Missi
Key Points:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have improved their performance since January 23, going 7-6 despite being out of the playoff race, with recent wins against Philadelphia and Golden State.
- Interim head coach James Borrego praised rookie Derik Queen for his crucial contributions off the bench, especially during a key third-quarter run against Golden State.
- Dejounte Murray made a successful return from an Achilles tear, scoring 13 points and helping the new-look starting lineup outscore Golden State in limited minutes.
- Borrego highlighted Murray's strong performance and leadership, noting a "massive celebration" in the locker room, while Murray expressed eagerness to play in the remaining 23 games.
- The Pelicans remain motivated to