NBA Starting Lineups: Who Will Play During the Warriors vs Pelicans Tonight?

Get ready basketball fans, for the long-awaited confrontation between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors is all set to take place tonight at Chase Center. Scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST, this match promises to be a thrilling spectacle for NBA fans around the world. This game is the second meeting of the season between these two sides and will be telecasted on NBC Sports Bay Area and Bally Sports New Orleans.

Now that the anticipation continues to mount, let’s take a look at the preview. Looking forward to starting lineup predictions and important points in this Jan. 10 battle.

Starting lineups for New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors

The starting lineups for tonight’s game are under scrutiny, with both teams facing uncertainties. Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado of the Pelicans are questionable due to quadriceps and illness concerns, respectively. On the other hand, Matt Ryan is on injured reserve after elbow surgery. Coach Willie Green will probably use a lineup with CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III, and Jonas Valanciunas.

On the Warriors’ side, key players Draymond Green, Chris Paul, Gary Payton II, and Gui Santos are having injuries and other issues ranging from coach’s decisions to injuries. Steve Kerr is likely to field a starting five of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, and Jackson-Davis. With the absence of some stars, it introduces an exciting angle to the setup, speculating on the impact these changes will have on the game dynamics.

Breakdown of the two teams

The last showdown between these titans resulted in a resounding 130-102 victory for the Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Steph Curry’s impressive score of 42 points is deeply engrained in recent memory, while Zion Williamson became the leading player for the Pelicans with 19 points. However, the Pelicans have a spectacular record away from home, winning their last six games on the road.

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On the other hand, having lost to the Toronto Raptors at home, the Warriors are out to redeem themselves. Klay Thompson’s 25 points and contributions from Moses Moody and Trayce Jackson-Davis showcased the Warriors’ offensive prowess even in defeat. With the teams set to resume rivalry, the recent forms and past records suggest a thrilling encounter ahead of fans watching on eagerly for tip-off.

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The Warriors came out on top with the last victory, but no one knows what will happen tonight. But this game promises to be exciting, and suspenseful with a possibility of maybe bringing about a new chapter in this ever-changing rivalry.