New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 26, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons, 26 March 2026. 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 27.8 mpg · 14.5 pts  | PG |  Daniss Jenkins 18.7 mpg · 12.7 pts |
Herbert Jones 29.2 mpg · 6.0 pts  | SG |  Ausar Thompson 26.0 mpg · 9.3 pts |
Trey Murphy III 35.5 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Cade Cunningham 34.4 mpg · 22.3 pts |
Saddiq Bey 31.1 mpg · 15.5 pts  | PF |  Duncan Robinson 27.6 mpg · 18.6 pts |
Zion Williamson 29.8 mpg · 21.0 pts  | C |  Paul Reed 13.2 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 26 March 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Daniss Jenkins, Cade Cunningham and Paul Reed. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for Pelicans vs Pistons?
For 26 March 2026, 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.