Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 19, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans, 19 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Denver Nuggets | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 34.3 mpg · 25.8 pts  | PG |  Jeremiah Fears 26.3 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Christian Braun 29.5 mpg · 12.4 pts  | SG |  Saddiq Bey 27.6 mpg · 15.5 pts |
Aaron Gordon 30.5 mpg · 11.2 pts  | SF |  Trey Murphy III 35.6 mpg · 15.6 pts |
Cameron Johnson 25.5 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PF |  Herbert Jones 30.2 mpg · 6.0 pts |
Nikola Jokic 34.6 mpg · 23.1 pts  | C |  Derik Queen 22.7 mpg · 12.5 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 Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups?
For 19 November 2025, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen and Saddiq Bey. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Pelicans?
For 19 November 2025, the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (Out), and the New Orleans Pelicans are without 4 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful), Yves Missi (Out) and Trendon Watford (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.