LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 18, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: LA Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans, 18 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| LA Clippers | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
Darius Garland 26.9 mpg · 20.1 pts  | PG |  Dejounte Murray 27.3 mpg · 17.8 pts |
Kris Dunn 27.5 mpg · 9.0 pts  | SG |  Herbert Jones 29.0 mpg · 7.1 pts |
Kobe Sanders 20.7 mpg · 11.0 pts  | SF |  Trey Murphy III 35.3 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Derrick Jones Jr. 27.1 mpg · 11.5 pts  | PF |  Saddiq Bey 31.0 mpg · 15.6 pts |
Brook Lopez 20.3 mpg · 12.6 pts  | C |  Zion Williamson 29.6 mpg · 21.3 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 LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups?
For 18 March 2026, the LA Clippers are expected to start Kris Dunn, Brook Lopez, Derrick Jones Jr., Darius Garland and Kobe Sanders. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Clippers vs Pelicans?
For 18 March 2026, the LA Clippers are without 4 players: Bradley Beal (Out), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Out), Brandon Ingram (Out) and Jordan Miller (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.