Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans were embarrassed 119-93 at home by the Toronto Raptors — a team that entered the night winless in 10 road games.

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.

New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray's return to the lineup on Wednesday was less than ideal and he even apologised to fans.