Murphy scores season-high 30, Pelicans top Kings 136-104

Published February 5, 2023 8:36 PM

By BRETT MARTEL
AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III highlighted his season-high 30-point performance with six 3-pointers and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the absence of several starters to beat the Sacramento Kings 136-104. CJ McCollum scored 24 for the Pelicans. Naji Marshall scored 17 and Willy Hernangomez added 22 points and 16 rebounds to help New Orleans win for a second straight night. In addition to being without All-Star forward Zion Williamson for an 18th straight game, the Pelicans also took the floor without high-scoring wing Brandon Ingram and starting center Jonas Valanciunas. Malik Monk scored 16 points for the Kings.

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