Overview
- Trey Murphy III scored 24 points to pace New Orleans, with Saddiq Bey adding 23 against his former team, Zion Williamson 20 and Dejounte Murray 19.
- The Pelicans controlled the paint 72-44 and turned a tight game after halftime into a comfortable win.
- Rookie Jeremiah Fears came off the bench for 18 points and seven assists, while fellow rookie Derik Queen contributed 13.
- Trae Young, in his second game for Washington, produced 17 points and eight assists in 18 minutes.
- The victory matched New Orleans’ 2024-25 win total at 21; Washington’s eighth straight loss included bright spots from Tre Johnson (20 points) and Will Riley (19).