New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Apr. 2 | NBA 2024-25 season
The LA Clippers are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Intuit Dome this Tuesday. This will be the third meeting of the 2024-25 season between these teams. So far, both teams have won a game each. The Clippers are rolling into this game, having won eight of their last 10. They hold the eighth seed (43-32) in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans have been one of the worst teams in the league and sit at 14th (21-54) in the Western Conference. These teams last played each other on Mar. 11 in a game that ended with a 127-120 win for New Orleans.
The Pelicans were led by Zion Williamson, who recorded 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists while shooting 8-13 from the field. C.J. McCollum and Trey Murphy III also had a good night, combining for 44 points.
On the other hand, the Clippers hung their hopes on the shoulders of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Leonard finished the night with 29 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Harden was on fire, recording 25 points, 17 assists and four rebounds. With the score standing at 1-1, both teams will be gunning for the win tonight.
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Injury Reports for April 2
New Orleans Pelicans injury report
Unfortunately, the New Orleans Pelicans will be missing many key players against the Clippers. Brandon Boston (ankle), Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (back), CJ McCollum (foot), Trey Murphy III (shoulder), Dejounte Murray (achilles) and Zion Williamson (back) are all out against the Clippers.
LA Clippers injury report
Meanwhile, the Clippers only have a few adjustments to make for Tuesday’s game. Amir Coffey (knee) and Jordan Miller (hamstring) are the only Clippers out for the game against New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for April 2
New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup and depth charts
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Jose Alvarado, Bruce Brown, Keion Brooks Jr., Kelly Olynyk and Yves Missi.
LA Clippers starting lineup and depth charts
The Clippers are expected to start James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac.