The New Orleans Pelicans continued their recent strong play with a 122–111 victory over the Toronto Raptors, marking their seventh win in their last 10 games. Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with a season‑high 27 points, while Trey Murphy III scored a game‑high 28 to help secure the win. Zion Williamson added 19 points, including a highlight windmill dunk.
The matchup also featured the emotional return of former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, now with the Raptors, who scored 22 points against his old team. Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 25 points, but the Raptors, who have lost four of their last five games, could not overcome the Pelicans.
New Orleans pulled away in the second half after a tight start, building a lead in the third quarter and maintaining control down the stretch. A brief altercation between Murray and Jamal Shead of the Raptors earned Murray a technical foul.
