As the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans battled it out in Louisiana on Monday night, the home team saw one of their key players go down with an inju

The 46-point loss tied the record for worst loss in team history, equalling the 130-84 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2019-20 season. The 81 points was the fewest points scored this season, surpassing the previous low of 85 in a loss in December to the New York Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) holds his wrist after taking a fall on the court during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Monday,

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy exited Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a right shoulder injury after diving on the floor for a loose ball. The team later announced that X-rays on his shoulder came back negative and that he would not return to the game.