Murray capped off his performance with a clutch driving layup that gave the Pelicans a five-point lead with 1:04 remaining in a 113-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Head coach James Borrego praised the veteran guard, noting he looked like his old self despite limited minutes. The emotional moment concluded with Murray's daughter running onto the court and teammates celebrating his journey back from a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Dejounte Murray returns to Pelicans after Achilles injury
Dejounte Murray made a triumphant return to the NBA on Tuesday, scoring 13 points in 25 minutes for the New Orleans Pelicans.