Pelicans Face Setbacks with Murray's Injury and Williamson's Illness

Dejounte Murray is sidelined indefinitely with a broken hand, while Zion Williamson missed the season opener due to illness.

Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand during his debut with the Pelicans and is expected to miss significant time.
Murray's injury occurred late in the game against the Chicago Bulls, where he contributed 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds.
Zion Williamson was absent from the season opener due to an illness, adding to the Pelicans' early challenges.
The Pelicans secured a 123-111 victory over the Bulls, led by Brandon Ingram's 33 points and CJ McCollum's 23 points.
Despite the injury setbacks, the Pelicans are optimistic about Williamson's return for their upcoming road trip.