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The New Orleans Pelicans have had their share of troubles in recent weeks. With two of their key players sidelined, including Zion Williamson, fans were uncertain about the position of the team in the league. But a certain player assuaged those worries with his awesome performance. Fans got on social media and expressed their excitement for both the player and the team, following their big 113-111 win.

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The doubts were put to rest by Trey Murphy III. In the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks, Murphy rose to the occasion. The absence of Williamson and Brandon Ingram was quickly covered by Trey Murphy. His perfect score on 100-100-100 has left the NBA world amazed.

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Thanks to recent performances, fans have slowly assembled the fact that the Pelicans are a strong team with players capable of perhaps challenging in the playoffs this year.

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Murphy’s perfect streak caught everyone’s attention in the crowd. He hit every single shot and free throw, without missing a single beat. The game witnessed Murphy scoring a total of 22 points, helping the team win against Luka Doncic’s Mavericks.

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An absent Zion Williamson was no worry for the Pelicans

With this performance clocked in, Murphy is now the leading three-point shooter in percentages. So far this season, his total is also the most that a player has scored without missing a single shot.

Here are some of the reactions to Murphy’s perfect night from NBA Twitter:

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When the team was battling health issues, Trey Murphy stepped up and delivered a game to remember. Fans couldn’t stop raving about his perfect play on the court and applauded his masterclass.

Meanwhile, Zion Williamson has had persisting and nagging health scares. He suffered a posterior hip contusion in the last game. His future within the team is debatable. Furthermore,?Brandom Ingram’s concussion has made it impossible for him to return for several weeks at least.

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With a 3-1 record so far this season, the Pelicans and Trey Murphy III will face Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns next.

How do you think the New Orleans Pelicans will fare this season? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rekha Joly

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Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She has published many articles on a variety of topics for sites like LiveWire, The Armchair Journal, and The Student Outpost. She learned a great deal about discipline by being a state-level swimmer. Owing to his mindset, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains her favorite player.

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