Trey Murphy Shoots Perfect 8/8 to Lead Pelicans Over Mavericks

The former Wahoo dropped 22 points and didn't miss a single shot in New Orleans' 113-111 victory over Dallas

The New Orleans Pelicans were missing three starters when Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks came to town on Tuesday night. 

But that was no problem for Trey Murphy III and the Pels. 

Murphy slid into the starting lineup and delivered a perfect performance. That's not even an exaggeration. Murphy scored 22 points on a perfect 8/8 shooting from the field, 4/4 from the three-point line, and 2/2 from the free throw line to lead the Pelicans to a 113-111 victory over the Mavericks. 

PERFECTION for @treymurphy 22 PTS (8-8 FG, 4-4 3FG & 2-2 FT) in the @PelicansNBA win! 🔸⚔️🔹 #GoHoos #NBAHoospic.twitter.com/JrTFFueuPu

— Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) October 26, 2022

Without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones, the Pels were still able to outlast MVP candidate Luka Doncic (37 points, 11 rebounds) and the Mavs. Murphy, a 2021 NBA first round draft pick out of the University of Virginia, was New Orleans' leading scorer with 22 points and also had five rebounds, one assist, and one steal. 

His 22 points are the most by any player in the NBA without missing a shot so far this season. 

A perfect Trey Murphy III

✅ 22 points
✅ 8-8 from the field
✅ 4-4 from three
✅ 2-2 from the stripe@treymurphy | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/qwhoK1kSyT

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 26, 2022

Have yourself a night, Trey Murphy III. 

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