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WATCH: Trey Murphy III Drops 27 Points for Pelicans in NBA Preseason

Murphy got the start for New Orleans on Sunday night and knocked down seven three-pointers

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The New Orleans Pelicans gave Trey Murphy III a chance to start in Sunday night's NBA preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. 

The former UVA sharpshooter took full advantage.

Murphy dropped a game-high 27 points on 10/15 shooting from the floor and knocked down seven of his ten three-point attempts in a lights-out shooting performance to lead the Pelicans to a 111-97 win. In only three quarters of action, Murphy recorded a remarkable statline of 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 0 turnovers and a +/- of +18 in only 27 minutes played. 

Watch the full highlights of Trey Murphy's 27-point performance in the video below:

With Zion Williamson finally healthy again and returning to a talented and deep New Orleans roster led by Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum and a host of valuable role players, the Pelicans are expected to contend for a top four seed in the Western Conference in the upcoming NBA season. As he begins his second season of professional basketball, Trey Murphy could prove to be a pivotal piece for one of the best teams in the NBA this season. 

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Matt launched Virginia Cavaliers On SI in August of 2021 and has since served as the site's publisher and managing editor, covering all 23 NCAA Division I sports teams at the University of Virginia. He is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania and graduated from UVA in May of 2021.

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