Dejounte Murray returns to the NBA in triumph more than a year after a major injury

Dejounte Murray converted a slashing layup fewer than 20 seconds into his first game in nearly 13 months. “I’ve been through a lot," Murray said. Murray's playing time was limited to 25 minutes in his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon, but Pelicans coach James Borrego made sure to save some of those minutes for closing time, or, in this case, winning time.

By BRETT MARTEL