Trey Murphy III Drains Nine Threes, Scores Career-High 41 Points

Murphy exploded for 41 points to lead the Pelicans over the Trailblazers on Sunday night in New Orleans

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No one had a better Sunday night in the NBA that Trey Murphy III, who erupted for a career-high 41 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 127-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Murphy knocked down nine three-pointers and was 13/20 from the floor, becoming just the second Pelican in franchise history to score more than 40 points on 20 or fewer shot attempts. 

Murphy added seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block and was a staggering +44 in his 30 minutes on the floor. 

Watch the full highlights from his 41-point performance in the video below

Following the game, Murphy was all jokes in the press conference, saying he knew when he woke up on Sunday that he would have a performance like this. 

Q: "Was there a point tonight where you looked up and said 'This might be my night.'"

A: "Is this a time I can say 'When I woke up,'? Can I finally say that now?" 😂 pic.twitter.com/C3acU7BIiq

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 13, 2023

Have yourself a night, Trey Murphy III. 

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