US EditionMurphy, Murray Lead Pelicans to 122-111 Win over Raptors in Ingram's Return to New Orleans
Brandon Ingram returns after a 459-day absence due to injury and trade, previously ranking in Pelicans' top 10 in points, rebounds, and assists, officials said.
- On Wednesday night, Brandon Ingram returns to the Smoothie King Center for the first time in 459 days as the Toronto Raptors visit the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Ingram was traded to the Toronto Raptors in February 2025 for Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown and draft picks, departing New Orleans as one of five franchise players ranked top 10 in points, rebounds and assists.
- Wednesday's matchup tips at 8 p.m. with the Raptors 36-28 and the Pelicans 21-45; the Pelicans average 120.6 points shooting 47.8% while the Raptors average 109.8 points shooting 47.0%.
- Pelicans interim coach James Borrego said the city should welcome Ingram back warmly, though both Borrego and Trey Murphy hope he doesn't bring his A-game Wednesday or in the March 27 rematch in Toronto.
- Ingram earned All-Star honors and the 2019-20 Most Improved Player award, averaging 27 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in a playoff series; injuries and roster shifts limited his time alongside Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray.
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Pelicans extend recent surge, keep Raptors reeling
Dejounte Murray had a season-high 27 points to lead New Orleans to a 122-111 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors, giving the Pelicans their seventh win in their last 10 games.The victory spoiled the return of former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, in his first season with Toronto after spending the previous six in New Orleans.Ingram had 22 points on 8-19 shooting from the field. Immanuel Quickley had 25 for Toronto. The Raptors remain in the thi…
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Former Pelican Brandon Ingram, Raptors set to visit New Orleans
Brandon Ingram will make his return to New Orleans for the first time since being dealt at last season's trade deadline when his Toronto Raptors visit the Pelicans on Wednesday night.
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New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Toronto
New Orleans will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Pelicans face Toronto. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season between the two teams.
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NolaRod Walker: Ex-Pelicans star Brandon Ingram deserves his flowers in return to New Orleans
Brandon Ingram, who spent 5 1/2 years with the New Orleans Pelicans, makes his return to New Orleans Wednesday night when the Toronto Raptors come to the Smoothie King Center.
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