March 12th - The Pelicans defeated the Raptors 122-110. Murphy III contributed 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Murray added 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Raptors, Quickley's 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists weren't enough to prevent a loss, while Ingram had 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

At the start of the game, Williamson scored first with a layup, and Quickley quickly responded with a layup. Murphy III and Jones hit three-pointers to give the Pelicans the lead, but Quickley scored consecutive points to lead the Raptors to take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors led 30-29. In the second quarter, Ingram scored consecutive points to help the Raptors briefly take the lead, but Williamson dunked, and Murray then hit a three-pointer. At halftime, the Pelicans led 60-58.

After switching sides, the Pelicans quickly extended their lead to double digits thanks to consecutive scores from Beal and Williamson, along with three-pointers from Jones and Murphy III. At the end of the third quarter, the Pelicans led 93-80 . In the final quarter, the Raptors briefly narrowed the gap with a 7-2 run, but Missy and Williamson scored consecutive baskets to stabilize the situation. Murphy III and Murray then hit consecutive three-pointers, allowing the Pelicans to widen the gap again. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the Raptors 122-110 .

Raptors player statistics

Quikley 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Ingram 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Barrett 16 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Shedder 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Barnes 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Mamukirashvili 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Poeltl 8 points, 5 rebounds; Dick 7 points, 1 rebound; Martin 4 points

Pelicans player statistics

Murphy III had 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Murray had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Williamson had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Jones had 16 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Bay had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Fells had 7 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Missy had 6 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists; and Matkovic had 4 points and 3 rebounds.

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