US EditionBaltimore native Derik Queen notches triple-double in return to DMV area against Wizards
Derik Queen recorded 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists as the Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 win over the Wizards.
- On Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Derik Queen recorded his second triple-double, helping the Pelicans end a nine-game losing streak with a 128-68 win over the Wizards.
- After a prolonged slump, the New Orleans Pelicans had not won since a Dec. 22 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and committed 13 first-half turnovers.
- New Orleans led 60-50 at halftime and used a 21-5 third-quarter run, with Trey Murphy III scoring 35 points and Zion Williamson adding 31.
- Queen's season highs of 16 rebounds and 12 assists highlight his strong rookie rankings in assists, rebounds, blocks and steals despite the Pelicans' 9-31 record, interim coach James Borrego noted.
- Up next New Orleans plays in Orlando on Sunday after a Wednesday loss at Atlanta, with Baltimore native Derik Queen making the most of his first Pelicans visit to Capital One Arena this season.
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NBA: Pelicans snap 9-game skid with win over Wizards
WASHINGTON — Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Kyshawn George and Tristan Vukcevic scored 15 points apiece for the Wizards, who were without newly acquired guard Trae Young because of quadriceps and knee issues. READ: NBA: Hawks roll past Pelicans as word of Tr…
Pelicans thump Wizards to end 9-game skid
Trey Murphy III scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the third quarter, and Zion Williamson dominated at times in both halves, finishing with 31 points as the New Orleans Pelicans decisively ended their nine-game losing streak with a…
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Murphy scores 35, Queen has triple-double as Pelicans snap 9-game skid with 128-107 win over Wizards
Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout of the Washington Wizards.
New Orleans 128, Washington 107
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Baltimore native Derik Queen notches triple-double in return to DMV area against Wizards
New Orleans Pelicans center and Baltimore native Derik Queen stuffed the stat sheet in his return to the DMV area Friday night against the Washington Wizards.Queen tallied a triple-double, finishing the game with 14 points, 16 rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks.The Pelicans secured a convincing win against the Wizards behind Queen's triple-double and Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III's strong performances.Despite the Pelicans being 9-31 on the…
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