New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups Tonight (Nov. 29)

the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors They will face off for the second time this season on Saturday. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 124-106 in their previous match, which took place on November 16.

It was a lopsided game from the start after Moses Modi caught fire early on. He finished with 32 points, leading Golden State to victory despite Steph Curry only having nine points.

On Saturday, the Warriors will need Moody and others to provide adequate support for Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green as Curry is unavailable with a quad injury. The Warriors are 1-3 without the two-time MVP.

While the Pelicans are 3-16, the non-Curry Warriors have shown a tendency to be underpowered against most teams in the NBA. Going 1-4 over the last five games despite Curry’s presence doesn’t help the Warriors’ case from a momentum perspective.

Furthermore, the Pelicans’ results over the past few games are not indicative of their performance, especially on offense. Over the past two rounds, New Orleans has posted an offensive rating of 124.3, the sixth-best in the NBA.

They have scored 138.0 points per game in that stretch, albeit there was one game in overtime, where they scored seven points. The Pelicans will be confident in their offense against the struggling Warriors defense.

Both teams have lengthy injury reports ahead of this matchup, which could impact their rotations. Here’s a projection of their lineups.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors starting lineups and depth charts tonight (November 29)

New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup and depth chart

The Pelicans could keep their starting lineup after Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies if Trey Murphy III is cleared to play. It is doubtful he will fit due to right elbow soreness. Meanwhile, Herbert Jones remains sidelined with a calf strain.

Jeremiah Fears started in the backcourt with Murphy, while Sadiq Bey was small forward, Zion Williamson was power forward and Derrick Quinn was center.

Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart

The Warriors could trade Steph Curry for Brandin Podziemski. The rest of the lineup will likely remain the same with Moses Moody at the backcourt, Will Richards at small forward, Jimmy Butler at power forward, and Draymond Green at center.