Murphy and 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.
- Tuesday's game at 8 p.m. marks Brandon Ingram's first appearance at the Smoothie King Center in 459 days.
- Having spent more than five seasons in New Orleans, Ingram left after being traded to the Toronto Raptors in February 2025 and leaving following an ankle sprain on Dec. 7, 2024.
- Amid roster shifts, Pelicans coaches Murphy and Murray said they hope Ingram doesn't bring his A-game and praised his professionalism.
- New Orleans hosts Toronto, with the 36-28 Raptors facing the 21-45 Pelicans, as New Orleans aims to extend a three-game home winning streak and Toronto holds a 19-12 road record.
- Looking at his legacy, Ingram, who left the arena after an ankle sprain in 2024, ranks in the Pelicans franchise top-10 list, highlighting his broader significance.
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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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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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