McCollum's 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) celebrates a 3-point basket with forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) celebrates a 3-point basket with forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)


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NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards. Trey Murphy scored 17 and rookie center Yves Missi had 12 point and 11 rebounds for New Orleans, which won for just the second time in 22 games. The Pelicans still have the NBA's worst record at 6-29, but now share the dubious distinction of having the fewest victories in the league with 6-26 Washington. Jordan Poole scored 24 points for the Wizards and rookie center Alexandre Sarr scored 19 points.

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