New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Oct 31, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers, 31 October 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears 26.0 mpg · 12.9 pts  | PG |  Kris Dunn 22.8 mpg · 9.0 pts |
Jordan Poole 32.0 mpg · 6.0 pts  | SG |  Cam Christie 6.3 mpg · 1.8 pts |
Trey Murphy III 36.0 mpg · 14.9 pts  | SF |  Kobe Sanders 4.5 mpg · 11.0 pts |
Zion Williamson 32.0 mpg · 21.3 pts  | PF |  Derrick Jones Jr. 21.5 mpg · 11.5 pts |
Herbert Jones 27.0 mpg · 7.1 pts  | C |  Brook Lopez 16.8 mpg · 12.6 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 LA Clippers starting lineups?
For 31 October 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Jeremiah Fears. The LA Clippers are expected to start Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Brook Lopez, Nicolas Batum and Cam Christie. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pelicans vs Clippers?
For 31 October 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are without 3 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful) and Yves Missi (Out), and the LA Clippers are without 4 players: Bradley Beal (Out), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Out), Brandon Ingram (Out) and Jordan Miller (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.