They say practice makes perfect, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III must’ve gotten in plenty of practice this week.
Murphy had an eye-opening statline during Tuesday night’s 113-111 Pelicans win over the Dallas Mavericks, hitting every single shot and free throw that he attempted during the game.
Murphy, a 2021 first-round draft pick out of Virginia, figures to play a key role in the Pelicans offense this season. With performances like this, he’s more than living up to his draft status.
In total, Murphy led the team with 22 points on the night, helping New Orleans get to 3-1 on the young season.
Trey Murphy III tonight:
22 Points
100% FG
100% 3P
100% FTPerfect night. pic.twitter.com/4WOKEpcbsT
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 26, 2022
His stellar night was so good, he’s now the NBA’s leading three-point shooter in percentages.
Trey Murphy III is currently leading the NBA in three point shooting %!#HoosintheNBA pic.twitter.com/VjODbr5MPc
— Danny Neckel (@DNeckel19) October 26, 2022
Shoot your shot, Trey!
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NBA fans were very much in Murphy's corner Tuesday night after his impressive performance.
I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS https://t.co/MPMV9MdhTB
— OTL Ricky (@Ricky2Thicky) October 26, 2022
My goodness!!!! https://t.co/C0qp5ZNeKU pic.twitter.com/tOz2LblLmM
— Anthony Johnson (@AXJ76) October 26, 2022
University of Virginia is Efficiency U https://t.co/bFTJ9ksp82
— mike 🎃 (@99CORLEONE_) October 26, 2022
Young Trigga @treymurphy Second Album has absolutely no misses.
22 Points, 5 Rebounds, 1 Assist
8-8 100% FG
4-4 100% 3P
2-2 100% FT pic.twitter.com/BQfk7nCmIz— Jacob Compton (@PelsPress) October 26, 2022
My boy @treymurphy UNCONSCIOUS pic.twitter.com/QY9iD3LWi4
— JOELVENILE 💰💵 (@NOLAsFavoriteAD) October 26, 2022
The Trey Murphy III train has taken off
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) October 25, 2022
PERFECTION for @treymurphy 22 PTS (8-8 FG, 4-4 3FG & 2-2 FT) in the @PelicansNBA win! 🔸⚔️🔹 #GoHoos #NBAHoospic.twitter.com/JrTFFueuPu
— Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) October 26, 2022
Just a reminder. @treymurphy is the best shooter this side of the issippi River cause he doesn’t Miss
— ⚜️Dysentery_Fieri⚜️ (@briguy_fieri) October 26, 2022
Trey Murphy is now 11-of-17 from 3 to start the season. this man *has* to be the first invitation to Salt Lake City Saturday Night in February.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) October 26, 2022
Trey Murphy III with 22 points on 8/8 from the field, 4/4 from three, and 2/2 from the line in the win over Dallas. The short-handed Pelicans needed him to step up, and the 22-year-old delivered emphatically. Trey is the truth. pic.twitter.com/jjJFGiQmAQ
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) October 26, 2022
Pelicans fans after Trey Murphy dropped 22 points on 100% FG pic.twitter.com/55S5SU7Jcw
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 26, 2022
Trey Murphy masterclass pic.twitter.com/dt0C7HOf0F
— Ingram Alerts (@IngramAlerts) October 26, 2022
