Picture this: It’s opening night, and the Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is ready to light up the court. But fate had other plans, sidelining him with a fractured left hand. Fast forward a month, and the buzz is he’s gearing up for a comeback against the Raptors. Let’s dive into the drama and triumphs of Murray’s journey back to the game.
Murray’s Rocky Road to Recovery
Dejounte Murray’s been through the wringer lately, and not just because of his busted hand. Off the court, he’s been dealing with some heavy personal stuff. His mom suffered a stroke, which, let’s be real, is enough to throw anyone off their game. At a recent presser, Murray opened up about how tough it was to leave her side, even admitting that his mind wasn’t in basketball mode during the Pelicans’ first win of the season. “I was more concerned about my mother,” he confessed. And honestly, who wouldn’t be?
Sources: New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray โ who fractured his left hand on opening night โ intends to make his return Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors.
โ Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes)
Pelicans’ Injury Woes
The Pelicans have been hit hard by injuries this season, turning their roster into a revolving door of players. Zion’s missed a dozen games, and the rest of the squad isn’t faring much better. It’s like a hospital ward over there! In a move that surprised no one, they signed Elfrid Payton last week. And boy, did he deliver! Dropping 21 assists in a single game? That’s some serious playmaking magic.
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Looking Ahead: Murray’s Mindset
With Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones still iffy, the Pelicans are banking on Murray and CJ McCollum to bring the heat against the Raptors. Dejounte’s fired up, saying, “I donโt care how many games weโve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games.” Now that’s the kind of attitude that can turn a season around. In my opinion, Murray’s got the heart of a lion, and his determination might just be the spark the Pelicans need.
So, what do you think? Can Murray’s return ignite a winning streak for the Pelicans, or are they destined for the basement this season?
