New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 6, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets, 6 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears 27.7 mpg · 15.4 pts  | PG |  Terance Mann 26.4 mpg · 0.4 pts |
Bryce McGowens 16.5 mpg · 2.5 pts  | SG |  Ben Saraf 16.5 mpg · 2.0 pts |
Trey Murphy III 35.7 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Michael Porter Jr. 32.8 mpg · 21.5 pts |
Saddiq Bey 28.9 mpg · 15.5 pts  | PF |  Noah Clowney 28.0 mpg · 5.0 pts |
Derik Queen 24.5 mpg · 12.5 pts  | C |  Drake Powell 19.1 mpg · 0.7 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets starting lineups?
For 6 December 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Bryce McGowens and Trey Murphy III. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to start Noah Clowney, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Drake Powell and Ben Saraf. Ruled out from the usual starters: Egor Demin (Out).
Who is out for Pelicans vs Nets?
For 6 December 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are without 1 player: Yves Missi (Out), and the Brooklyn Nets are without 1 player: Egor Demin (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.