McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)


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WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98. Murray had 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his 20th career triple-double. Trey Murphy III added 22 points for the Pelicans. New Orleans swept a home-and-home set with the Wizards and moved past them in the standings in this matchup of the NBA's bottom two teams. The Pelicans had dropped 11 in a row before winning these two games.

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