Pelicans' Dejounte Murray Questionable for Mavericks Game After Season-Best Performance

Murray scored 35 points in the Pelicans' narrow loss to the Rockets, but is now listed as questionable due to illness.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:53pm

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to an illness, following his season-best 35-point performance in a narrow loss to the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans and Mavericks are both struggling near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, so Murray's availability could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the game.

Why it matters

Murray has been a key player for the Pelicans this season, and his absence could be a major blow to their chances of winning against the Mavericks. The Pelicans and Mavericks are both vying for position in the crowded Western Conference, so this game could have implications for the playoff race.

The details

Murray scored 35 points in the Pelicans' 107-105 loss to the Rockets on Saturday, nearly leading New Orleans to a big upset win. However, he is now listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness. The Pelicans have several other players out with injuries, including Bryce McGowens, Trey Alexander, Hunter Dickinson, and Josh Oduro.

  • Murray scored 35 points in the Pelicans' loss to the Rockets on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Pelicans are set to host the Mavericks on Monday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Dejounte Murray

A guard for the New Orleans Pelicans who is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness, following a season-best 35-point performance in the team's previous game.

Bryce McGowens

A Pelicans player who is out with a right small toe fracture.

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What’s next

The Pelicans and Mavericks will face off on Monday, March 17, 2026. Murray's final injury status will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.

The takeaway

Dejounte Murray's health will be crucial for the Pelicans as they look to pull off an upset against the Mavericks and improve their position in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.