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Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123

Zion Williamson had 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and the New Orelans Pelicans beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 133-123

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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Yves Missi - Running with starters Missi is starting Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Missi will make his first start since Jan. 2 as he'll rotate into the first unit with Dejounte Murray (rest) sidelined Thursday. Missi is averaging 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in three games since returning from a left calf strain.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson - Good to go Thursday Williamson (ankle) will play Thursday against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Williamson was added to the injury report with a questionable tag as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain, but he'll again fight through the issue Thursday night. His ankle didn't slow him down Tuesday, as he finished with 24 points in 33 minutes against the Lakers.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III - Cleared to play Thursday Murphy (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Murphy popped up on the injury report for Thursday's game due to neck spasms, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. He has averaged 24.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 4.1 threes and 1.4 steals over 35.6 minutes per game since the start of the new year.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Trey Murphy III - Plans to play Thursday Murphy (neck) intends to play in Thursday's game against the Kings, per Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer.

Impact If all goes well during pregame warmups, it sounds like the star forward will be able to go Thursday. Over his last eight outings, Murphy has averaged 24.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.

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Zion Williamson - Questionable for Thursday Williamson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game in Sacramento.

Impact Williamson played through the ankle issue in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, but with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set against the 14-49 Kings, it wouldn't be shocking to see Williamson take the night off. If he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III - Iffy for Thursday Murphy is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to neck spasms.

Impact Murphy has appeared in two outings following a five-game absence due to a right shoulder contusion, though he's in danger of missing Thursday's contest due to the neck issue. If the 25-year-old swingman is unable to play, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased minutes, while Jordan Poole could enter the rotation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dejounte Murray - Sitting out Thursday Murray (reconditioning) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Murray is sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back set. The expectation is that the star guard will be able to return Friday, when the Pelicans face the Suns in Phoenix. Derik Queen figures to start in Murray's place Thursday, and Jeremiah Fears should see an uptick in playmaking responsibilities.

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Herbert Jones - Shooting woes continue Jones notched two points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-101 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Jones continues to struggle offensively, scoring in single digits for the fourth time in his past five outings. During this span, Jones has averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.4 steals in 29.4 minutes per tilt while shooting a paltry 29.3 percent from the field.

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