Trey Murphy III is poised for another strong performance as the New Orleans Pelicans face the Miami Heat.
Trey Murphy III has been a standout player for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, despite their struggles. Our NBA picks anticipate his impressive shooting streak to continue against the Miami Heat . The Pelicans are currently on a 10-game losing streak, and facing a Heat team with Jimmy Butler back from injury will be a tough challenge. My predictions suggest Butler will have a strong return, while Murphy III maintains his offensive momentum.
Murphy III is enjoying his most productive year, averaging 20.1 points and 3.1 three-pointers per game. Key injuries have forced Murphy III into a larger role, and he has excelled. I expect him to be productive again tonight against a favorable matchup. Murphy III has scored 20 or more points in 10 of his 20 games this season. He's started the last nine games and surpassed his points total seven times, including two of three on the road. During this nine-game stretch, he's averaged a team-high 23.4 points and 3.6 three-pointers, while shooting 50/40/90 from the field. While Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are typically the Pelicans' top scorers, their absence puts the offensive burden on CJ McCollum and Murphy III. Dejounte Murray (16 points per game) is a capable scorer, but he prioritizes playmaking. Miami's defense ranks among the league's best, allowing few points and having a strong defensive rating. The Heat have been vulnerable on the perimeter, an area where Murphy excels. They've allowed opponents to shoot the 14th-highest 3-point percentage (36) overall and the ninth-highest at home (36.7). The Heat have also allowed the 11th-most three-pointers to small forwards this season at 2.9, and over the last seven games, they've allowed the sixth-most at 3.6. Murphy is taking a career-high 8.3 three-pointers per game this season and making them at a 37% clip. He's in an ideal position to exceed his points total tonight
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