New Orleans Pelicans vs OKC Thunder Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Nov. 13 | 2024-25 NBA Season
The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to the Paycom Center on Wednesday to take on the OKC Thunder. The Pelicans are coming off a struggling start to the new season. They have won only three of their 11 matchups and are on a five-game losing streak.
On the contrary, the Thunder (9-2) have looked strong since the 2024-25 season started. They are among the favorites to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Thunder's seven-game winning streak ended after the Nuggets defeated them 124-122 on Nov. 6.
However, OKC coach Mark Diagneault did not let the loss waver his players's determination, and they sprung back into winning mode. On Monday, their latest win came against the LA Clippers when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 45-point masterclass helped his team to a 134-128 victory.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder Injury reports
New Orleans Pelicans injury report for Nov. 13.
The Pelicans will enter Wednesday night's matchup severely unmanned. Per ESPN, the Pels have six players sidelined: Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray.
Alvarado and Williamson are out with left hamstring strains, with Alvarado awaiting re-evaluation in three weeks and Williamson out indefinitely. Hawkins and Jones are out with low back and right shoulder strains, respectively. McCollum (right adductor strain) will be out for two to three weeks.
Blockbuster trade star Dejounte Murray underwent successful surgery last month and is expected to be out for four to six weeks.
OKC Thunder injury report for Nov. 13
The hosts of Wednesday night's matchup will be down four men. Per ESPN, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstien and Nikola Topic are sidelined. Holmgren suffered a right iliac hip fracture during Sunday's loss against the Warriors and is expected to return in eight to 10 weeks.
Williams is out with a hamstring injury, while Hartenstien is out with a nondisplaced fracture in his left hand. On the other hand, Topic is out for the entire season after undergoing an ACL procedure.
New Orleans Pelicans vs OKC Thunder starting lineups and depth charts
New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup and depth chart
The New Orleans Pelicans are understaffed for the game on Wednesday against a mighty opponent. Fans can expect Willie Green to experiment with the bench and rotation and use the best players available in the starting lineup. Here are the expected starting five for the Pelicans:
PG- Brandon Boston, SG- Brandon Ingram, SF- Trey Murphy, PF- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and C- Yves Missi.
Here is a depth chart for the New Orleans Pelicans:
OKC Thunder starting lineup and depth chart
The OKC Thunder should stick with their core rotation without their leading big man, Chet Holmgren. The fans can expect Daigneault to play Jalen Williams in the standard number 5 position while keeping the rest of the lineup the same as before. Here are the expected starting five for the Thunder:
PG- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG- Isaiah Joe, SF- Luguentz Dort, PF- Aaron Wiggins and C- Jalen Williams
Here is a depth chart for the OKC Thunder: