Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 17, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans, 17 March 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Detroit Pistons | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
Daniss Jenkins 2.5 mpg · 12.7 pts  | PG |  Dejounte Murray 32.6 mpg · 14.5 pts |
Ausar Thompson 21.6 mpg · 9.3 pts  | SG |  Zion Williamson 28.5 mpg · 21.0 pts |
Cade Cunningham 35.2 mpg · 22.3 pts  | SF |  Trey Murphy III 35.7 mpg · 15.6 pts |
Ronald Holland II 15.4 mpg · 5.2 pts  | PF |  Herbert Jones 32.5 mpg · 6.0 pts |
Paul Reed 9.2 mpg · 11.4 pts  | C |  Karlo Matkovic 17.9 mpg · 9.0 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 Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups?
For 17 March 2025, the Detroit Pistons are expected to start Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Ronald Holland II, Paul Reed and Bobi Klintman. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pistons vs Pelicans?
For 17 March 2025, the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (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.