Pelicans Dominate Wizards 128–107 in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The New Orleans Pelicans cruised to a convincing 128–107 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak and handing the Wizards their second straight loss.
Pelicans Take Control Early
New Orleans led throughout the game, outscoring Washington across all four quarters. Trey Murphy III was unstoppable, pouring in 35 points including seven 3-pointers, while Zion Williamson added 31 points on highly efficient shooting. Rookie Derik Queen notched a triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists in a standout night.
The Pelicans shot efficiently and controlled the pace, using their depth and balanced scoring attack to pull away after an even first quarter.
Wizards Struggles Continue
Washington, meanwhile, was paced by Kyshawn George and Tristan Vukčević, each scoring 15 points, but the Wizards failed to match New Orleans’ scoring bursts. The bench outscored the starters but it wasn’t enough to slow the Pelicans’ momentum.
The Wizards have now dropped their last two games despite an encouraging stretch earlier in the season.
Backstory & Context
Before the game, the injury outlook was a storyline for both squads. The Pelicans were dealing with multiple players listed as questionable or out — including Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, and Dejounte Murray — while the Wizards had several players sidelined as well.
Adding intrigue to Washington’s season was the arrival of Trae Young, acquired in a midseason trade from the Atlanta Hawks. Young drew a standing ovation from Wizards fans during the Pelicans matchup despite not playing due to injury, signaling a new chapter for the franchise.
What’s Next
For New Orleans, the victory offers a morale boost amid a tough season, while Washington looks to
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