Dejounte Murray returned to action in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 119-93 loss to Toronto on Wednesday night. His 25 minutes were his first since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23.

The Pelicans (4-15) are 2-12 in November with one game remaining this month. They get Thanksgiving off and then face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

The New Orleans Pelicans front office prioritized it in the offseason. After acquiring former All-Star Dejounte Murray last summer, New Orleans hoped to shift its identity by adding a point guard who understood the nuances of being a true floor general.