The New Orleans Pelicans are finally seeing a glimmer of hope on their injury report as they prepare to face the Philadelphia 76ers. The big news? Guard Dejounte Murray is inching closer to making his much-anticipated debut.
After a long wait, Pelicans fans might just witness Murray's return this Saturday. The latest injury report upgraded his status to doubtful, a promising sign that his comeback is imminent.
While he's not officially active yet, the decision will be made closer to game time. Head Coach Borrego mentioned that Murray is fully participating in practice, so it's all about timing his return to game action after a year away.
Meanwhile, Murphy is still sidelined, missing practice post-All-Star Break due to a shoulder issue. The good news is that it's not a major injury, and he could be back for the next game. Peavy and Missi remain out with their respective injuries.
On the flip side, the 76ers have their own lineup changes. Kelly Oubre Jr. is available despite wearing a knee brace, but Paul George is out due to suspension.
Joel Embiid, who was a force in their last matchup with a 40-point performance, is also out for injury management. Johni Broome and MarJon Beauchamp are unavailable as they're on G League assignments.
With Embiid sitting out, the Pelicans might have a slight edge, considering his dominance in their previous encounter. All eyes will be on whether Murray steps onto the court, potentially changing the dynamics of the game.