New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 23, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons, 23 March 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
Dejounte Murray 32.6 mpg · 14.5 pts  | PG |  Daniss Jenkins 2.5 mpg · 12.7 pts |
Zion Williamson 28.5 mpg · 21.0 pts  | SG |  Ausar Thompson 21.6 mpg · 9.3 pts |
Trey Murphy III 35.0 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Cade Cunningham 35.2 mpg · 22.3 pts |
Herbert Jones 32.5 mpg · 6.0 pts  | PF |  Ronald Holland II 15.4 mpg · 5.2 pts |
Karlo Matkovic 18.1 mpg · 9.0 pts  | C |  Paul Reed 9.3 mpg · 11.4 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 Detroit Pistons starting lineups?
For 23 March 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Ronald Holland II, Paul Reed and Bobi Klintman. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pelicans vs Pistons?
For 23 March 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 Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.