Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 28, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans, 28 March 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Golden State Warriors | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
Stephen Curry 32.1 mpg · 30.0 pts  | PG |  Dejounte Murray 32.6 mpg · 18.2 pts |
Draymond Green 29.1 mpg · 3.2 pts  | SG |  Zion Williamson 28.5 mpg · 21.5 pts |
Brandin Podziemski 26.0 mpg · 17.0 pts  | SF |  Trey Murphy III 35.0 mpg · 14.9 pts |
De'Anthony Melton 20.2 mpg · 10.6 pts  | PF |  Herbert Jones 32.5 mpg · 6.5 pts |
Gary Payton II 14.9 mpg · 4.6 pts  | C |  Karlo Matkovic 18.1 mpg · 9.3 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 Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups?
For 28 March 2025, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. 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 Warriors vs Pelicans?
For 28 March 2025, the Golden State Warriors are without 4 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out) and Gui Santos (Out), and the New Orleans Pelicans are without 3 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful) and Yves Missi (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.