The New Orleans Pelicans will continue to adjust their lineup as injuries mount. On November 9th, the Pelicans (3-6) will take on the Orlando Magic (3-6) at 7:00 PM ET. Let’s dive into the odds analysis from BetMGM Sportsbook and provide expert NBA predictions for this game.
Dejounte Murray Out Indefinitely Due to Left Hand Injury
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will be out indefinitely after suffering a fracture in his left hand. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of their season-opening 123-111 win against the Chicago Bulls. New Orleans officially announced the injury on Thursday.
In late October, Murray underwent successful surgery on his left hand, performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The expected recovery time is 4-6 weeks.
“We hope he won’t be out too long,” said Pelicans guard CJ McCollum, adding that Dejounte Murray played through pain in the fourth quarter, telling McCollum his hand was hurt but continued playing.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Zion Williamson: Questionable (left hamstring strain)
- Trey Murphy III: Questionable (right hamstring strain)
- Dejounte Murray: OUT (left hand fracture)
- Jordan Hawkins: OUT (lower back pain)
- Herb Jones: OUT (right shoulder strain)
- CJ McCollum: OUT (right adductor strain)
Williamson played in Wednesday’s loss to Cleveland but has been struggling with a hamstring injury throughout the season.
Murphy III remains sidelined due to a hamstring strain he sustained in early October, with his status for Friday’s game against Orlando still uncertain.
Dejounte Murray recovery timeline is set for 4-6 weeks following his surgery for a broken hand sustained in the first week of the NBA season.
Hawkins has been dealing with a back issue for several weeks and will miss Friday’s game after playing on Wednesday.
Jones, in addition to a shoulder strain, is dealing with a mild rotator cuff tear, which could keep him out for up to a month.
McCollum is expected to miss two to three weeks due to a right adductor strain. He has played in four games so far this season.
