Dejounte Murray returned to action in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 119-93 loss to Toronto on Wednesday night. His 25 minutes were his first since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23.

The Pelicans (4-15) are 2-12 in November with one game remaining this month. They get Thanksgiving off and then face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

The New Orleans Pelicans front office prioritized it in the offseason. After acquiring former All-Star Dejounte Murray last summer, New Orleans hoped to shift its identity by adding a point guard who understood the nuances of being a true floor general.

"If you're not embarrassed and really mad about this, that's a problem," Dejounte Murray said after the Pelicans' 119-93 loss to the struggling Raptors on Wednesday night extended their losing streak to six games.

On Monday afternoon, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported starting point guard Dejounte Murray intends to return on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Murray suffered a left hand injury on opening night against the Chicago Bulls when he finished with 14 points and game-leading 10 assists to go along with 8 rebounds.

On Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans were absolutely embarrassed by the Toronto Raptors in a 119-93. Even though the game featured the return of Dejount

New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray's return to the lineup on Wednesday was less than ideal and he even apologised to fans.

Zion Williamson's Pelicans are feeling pressure after CJ McCollum joined Dejounte Murray in calling out an uncompetitive, horrible process.

The New Orleans Pelicans lost an embarrassing game to the Toronto Raptors 119-93 on Wednesday night. New Orleans has now lost their last six games and have the

Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans were embarrassed 119-93 at home by the Toronto Raptors — a team that entered the night winless in 10 road games.