Murphy finished Friday's 111-103 loss to the Mavericks with 20 points (7-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy wasn't all that efficient from within the arc Friday, but he connected on 50 percent of his three-point attempts and was responsible for four of the Pelicans' three-pointers in the loss. Murphy is enjoying a career year in his fourth NBA season, and over his last 10 outings he has averaged 25.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting (including 46.3 percent from three on 8.2 3PA/G), 5.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.1 steals over 37.6 minutes per game.