Trey Murphy III

Trey Murphy III would not be denied on either end of the floor. The New Orleans Pelicans guard first shines on defense in issuing a firm rejection from behind on a driving Zach LaVine attempt, then for good measure scoops up the loose ball and rumbles the other way for an athletic throwdown despite Nikola Vučević’s best efforts to stand in his way. An efficient Murphy III converted 7 of 9 field goals — 5 for 6 from behind the arc — for 19 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, securing the first double-double of his young career in the Pelicans’ 124-110 triumph over the Chicago Bulls on November 16, 2022.