Playing without two of their top scorers, the New Orleans Pelicans needed to play flawless basketball to beat the Dallas Mavericks. Trey Murphy III took the challenge literally. Pressed into starting duty, the second-year guard stepped up in a big way, taking a pass in the corner before making his move toward the basket and throwing down a ferocious slam. Murphy III made all eight of his field-goal attempts — including four triples — as well as both free throws en route to 22 points and five rebounds in his squad’s exciting 113-111 win on October 25, 2022. · Oct 25, 2022