New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Oct 29, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets, 29 October 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 |
|---|---|---|
Jordan Poole 35.3 mpg · 6.2 pts  | PG |  Jamal Murray 36.3 mpg · 25.8 pts |
Herbert Jones 29.0 mpg · 6.0 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 32.0 mpg · 12.4 pts |
Trey Murphy III 37.3 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Aaron Gordon 32.3 mpg · 11.2 pts |
Zion Williamson 35.0 mpg · 21.0 pts  | PF |  Cameron Johnson 25.3 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Saddiq Bey 27.3 mpg · 15.5 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 36.3 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 29 October 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Saddiq Bey. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pelicans vs Nuggets?
For 29 October 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.