One of the most injury-plagued seasons in recent NBA memory continued for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, and this one is the most significant as Dejounte Murray will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon against the Boston Celtics,

Dejounte Murray’s season is over, with the New Orleans Pelicans confirming Saturday that the standout guard tore his right Achilles tendon and now faces a lengthy rehab process.

NEW ORLEANS — Dejounte Murray tore his right Achilles tendon in the team’s 118-116 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, ending the Pelicans guard’s season, according to a league source.