Pelicans Defeat Wizards 110-98 for Consecutive Win

The New Orleans Pelicans achieved a 110-98 victory over the Washington Wizards, completing a season sweep against them. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 25 points, while Dejounte Murray recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Pelicans' offense was notably balanced, with all five starters scoring in double figures, and they capitalized on the Wizards missing key players Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly. This win marked New Orleans’ first back-to-back victories since the start of the season, improving their record to 7-29. However, the team faced injury concerns as Trey Murphy III left the game with an ankle issue, adding to the absences of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans are set to return home for two games, the first against the Minnesota Timberwolves.