Trey Murphy III scored 24 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 138-118.
The Pelicans led by as many as 23, pulling away with a 29-10 run bridging the third and fourth quarters.
Saddiq Bey had 23 points (18 in the paint) and 10 rebounds, and Zion Williamson added 20 points on 6 for 8 shooting. The Pelicans had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Wizards, Tre Johnson scored 20 points, and Bilal Coulibaly went 1 for 7 from 3. Trae Young had 17 points and 8 assists.
The Wizards forced 8 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Pelicans outscored the Wizards 72-44 in the paint.