Dejounte Murray injury status for Celtics vs. Pelicans

The Boston Celtics will look to bounce back from their recent loss to the Sacramento Kings when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Celtics are still in second place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-11.

The Pelicans have had major problems this season and were in last place in the Western Conference with a record of 8:31. This team has been plagued by injuries with several key players, including Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Dejounte Murray, missing the floor this season.

Heading into Sunday’s game against Boston, the Pelicans could be without several players, which is not good news for New Orleans as Boston enters the game fairly healthy. The Pelicans could use the help of as many healthy players on the roster in the game against Boston.

Murray is among several players listed on the injury report for a game on Sunday. The 28-year-old is one of the Pelicans’ best guards on offense, but unfortunately has struggled with elbow tendinitis and a bruised right shin throughout the season.

The team has been watching Murray day in and day out and he was able to play in the last two games with the team against the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers. Murray played 26 minutes and scored 20 against Portland, then appeared on Friday against Philly and played over 30 minutes and scored 17 points.

Murray is averaging 16.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists while shooting 38.7% from the field and 25.5% from 3-point range. He recently scored a season-high 29 points in the Pelicans’ 104-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Having him on the field undoubtedly improves New Orleans’ offense.

With Murray available in the last two matches, it’s likely the Pelicans will have him back on the floor tonight. Luckily for New Orleans, Williamson appears to be available for Sunday’s game against Boston.

The big man only appeared in seven games for New Orleans this season as he also recovered for most of the year.

Ingram and forward Herbert Jones are the only players already ruled out for the game against Boston. Ingram has been dealing with an ankle injury while Jones recently injured his shoulder.

As for Boston, expect them to play with a chip on their shoulder after their recent loss to the Kings. They are expected to be at full strength before Sunday.

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