Is Trey Murphy III playing tonight? Pelicans vs. Jazz injury report
The New Orleans Pelicans visit Utah Jazz on Thursday night at the Delta Center after putting together a two-game winning streak against the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. They are still struggling at 17-42 for the season and will look to continue their upward trend. However, they will be without Trey Murphy III against the Jazz, who joins Yves Misa as confirmed out for the game with a right shoulder contusion.
Missy is recovering from a sprained left calf. The Jazz, meanwhile, have a few injury problems of their own Lauri Markkanen and Keionte George are questionable how they recover from injuries, according to official list of injuries.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic and Vince Williams Jr. are also confirmed to be absent from Utah.
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Injury status for Trey Murphy III vs. Jazz
Trey Murphy III is confirmed for this game, and the Jazz are also sweating on availability their stars in the form of Markanen and George. The Pelicans (17-42) have started to turn the tide of late, winning two straight and five of their last 10 games.
On the other hand, the Jazz (18-40) are desperately trying to snap a three-game losing streak after struggling defensively in a recent 125-105 loss to the Houston Rockets. The Jazz currently have a depleted frontcourt, missing Walker Kessler and Jusuf Nurkic.
The Pelicans won all three meetings between these two teams last season and will look to take advantage of what is back-to-back against the same team.
Pelican injury report
Trey Alexander: Out (G League – 2-way)
Hunter Dickinson: Out (G League – Two-Way)
Ives Missy: Out (left calf; strain)
Trey Murphy III: Out (right shoulder; contusion)
Jazz injury report
Keyonte George: Questionable (right ankle; sprain)
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Out (left knee; recovering from injury)
Walker Kessler: Out (left shoulder; recovering from injury)
Lauri Markanen: Questionable (right ankle; right hip sprain/impaction)
Jusuf Nurkić: Out (nose; recovery from injury)
Vince Williams Jr.: Out (left knee; injury management)
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