For Murphy, these choices have become the focus of his development in recent years. During his first four seasons as a pro, Murphy has steadily improved because he’s become more comfortable deciding when to drive, when to shoot and when to keep the ball moving when it’s swung his way.

The New Orleans Pelicans have seen their season derailed due to injuries, and it doesn’t look like their unfortunate luck will let up anytime soon. The Pelicans battled against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday only to fall short,

Murphy accumulated a team-high 26 points (11-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 loss to New York. Only two other Pelicans even scored in double digits on the night against a tough Knicks defense.