New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets, 5 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
Dejounte Murray 32.6 mpg · 14.5 pts  | PG |  Jamal Murray 36.0 mpg · 25.8 pts |
Zion Williamson 28.4 mpg · 21.0 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 32.7 mpg · 12.4 pts |
Trey Murphy III 35.5 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Aaron Gordon 26.6 mpg · 11.2 pts |
Herbert Jones 32.5 mpg · 6.0 pts  | PF |  Zeke Nnaji 6.0 mpg · 3.5 pts |
Karlo Matkovic 9.8 mpg · 9.0 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 36.4 mpg · 23.1 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 Denver Nuggets starting lineups?
For 5 February 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pelicans vs Nuggets?
For 5 February 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are without 4 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful), Yves Missi (Out) and Trendon Watford (Out), and the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.