New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups Tonight (Nov. 5) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks lock horns in an intraconference regular-season game at the American Airlines Centre on Wednesday. Both teams have endured a turbulent start to the season, with injuries also negatively affecting their chance of winning ball games.

Normally, this clash would generate immense excitement, but this time the buzz feels subdued due to injuries sidelining three superstar-caliber players. Here are the starting lineups for both teams.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups Tonight

New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup tonight

The Pelicans play on the backend of a back-to-back, having recorded their first win of the season against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The win came in the absence of superstar Zion Williamson, who remains sidelined once again.

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Jordan Poole will lead the Pelicans starting lineup in Williamson's absence, with Jeremiah Fears shouldering the backcourt load. Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III and Kevon Looney will take their places in the frontcourt.

Pelicans depth chart against the Mavericks:

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup tonight

The injury-riddled Mavericks team will stick to the same lineup that featured in the previous game against the Houston Rockets. Cooper Flagg and Max Christie will be in the backcourt, P.J. Washington and struggling Klay Thompson will be the two wings, with Daniel Gafford being the team's starting center.

Mavericks depth chart against the Pelicans:

New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Reports

New Orleans Pelicans injury report tonight

The Pelicans have six players on the injury report ahead of the Mavericks game. Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) and Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) are ruled out. Yves Missi (illness) is listed as "questionable" after missing Tuesday's game.

Trey Alexander (G League two-way), Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) and Bryce McGowens (G League two-way) will also remain sidelined.

Dallas Mavericks injury report tonight

Four Mavericks players are ruled out of Wednesday's game. Anthony Davis (left calf strain), Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain), Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dante Exum (right knee injury management) are sidelined.

Pelicans vs Mavericks: Head-to-head and how to watch

The Mavericks have dominated the Pelicans in the regular season, winning 57 games out of 86. Dallas also dominated the season series last season, winning it by a margin of 3-1.

Fans can catch the Mavericks vs. Pelicans matchup live on local networks KFAA and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network. The game will also be available for streaming on NBA League Pass and Fubo for those watching online.

Edited by Atishay Jain