Murray (elbow) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. After dropping 29 points, dishing out six assists and snatching six steals in Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves, Murray will get back at it Wednesday in the second game of a back-to-back against the Trail Blazers despite dealing with right elbow soreness and a right shin contusion.

Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray played together on the same team in a game for the first time on Tuesday night. Both players have missed significant

Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray played together on the same team in a game for the first time on Tuesday night.

The Portland Trail Blazers took full advantage of the depleted New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night, winning 119-100 at the Smoothie King Center. The Blazers dominated from the start, winning the first quarter 40-24 and then building a 75-42 halftime lead. Their 75 first-half points and 68.9% shooting were season highs.

Portland Trail Blazers backup forward Kris Murray has taken advantage of his expanded role in recent weeks. Seeing consistent minutes has helped him thrive.

Deni Avdija scored 26 points, Shaedon Sharpe added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers led from start to finish in a 119-100 victory over the struggling New Orleans Pelicans.

Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) and the Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) take the court at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, January 8, starting at 8:00 PM ET.The Pelicans are

January 8 - Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray played together ... another game Wednesday when the Pelicans host the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pelicans, who have the worst record in the Western ...

NEW ORLEANS — Deni Avdija scored 26 points, Shaedon Sharpe added 21 points and the Portland ... for the Blazers, who shot 54.5% (48 of 88). CJ McCollum scored 23 points and Dejounte Murray ...