Is Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray going to face off against the 76ers? Or will his pair of ailments keep him out?

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a rough season to this point. Many had moderate expectations for the team after their playoff appearance last year. This was especially true after they acquired Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) dunks against Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) during the second half at Smoo

The Pelicans (7-29) won consecutive games for the first time since beating the Chicago Bulls and the Trail Blazers to start the season. This was just the Pelicans’ second road win and first since that victory over the Blazers in the second game of the year. It ended the Pelicans’ 15-game road losing skid.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Herb Jones for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jones left Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a right shoulder sprain and didn’t return. He has has been ruled out.

CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been ruled out indefinitely due to a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder.

Zion Williamson is expected to play in Friday night's matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers, but the Pelicans could be without three key players.

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Wells Fargo Center. For the game, they will be without their best player, as