Nets at Pelicans game preview: How to watch, injuries, lineups
Here is the game preview of the Brooklyn Nets' matchup at the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
The Brooklyn Nets (2-8) enter their next game on the road, having suffered two losses in a row, despite one game that could have gone their way in the beginning of their trip. Currently, the Nets are facing the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7), and viewers can tune in to enjoy the action live via the YES Network or DAZN. The Nets arrived at this matchup after an 130-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, where they trailed by as many as 37 points in the second quarter of that game.
Michael Porter Jr. contributed 19 points and nine rebounds for the Nets, while Nolan Traore added 14 points and two assists in 21 minutes. On the other side, the Pelicans come in following a 138-87 loss to the Golden State Warriors, with Derik Queen scoring 16 points and four rebounds off the bench, and Dejounte Murray chipping in with 12 points and three rebounds.
For Brooklyn, notable absences include Tyler Bilodeau, Joshua Jefferson, Grant Nelson, and Ben Saraf from the G League, with Nolan Traore (calf) and Egor Demin (leg) being questionable for the game. For New Orleans, Yves Missi and Trendon Watford are out with knee and ankle injuries, respectively, while Malik Dia and Jaron Pierre Jr. are doubtful due to G League injuries.
The probable starting lineups for the Nets feature Nolan Traore and Egor Demin at guard, Michael Porter Jr. at forward, Julius Randle at forward, and Day Ron Sharpe at center. For the Pelicans, Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears are expected at guard, Trey Murphy III at forward, Zion Williamson at forward, and Karlo Matkovic at center.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
