Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for March 30 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The New Orleans Pelicans will get tested by the league-leading Boston Celtics on Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This marks the second and last encounter between both teams this season, with the Celtics winning first matchup.

The Celtics maintain a comfortable lead over every other team despite losing back-to-back games against the Atlanta Hawks. They have a six-game lead over Western Conference leaders Denver Nuggets and 11 games above East rival Milwaukee Bucks.

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have the sixth-best record in the Western Conference and sandwiched by one-game above and below by the LA Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks.

---

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups and depth chart for Mar. 30, 2024 | 2023-24 NBA Season

Boston Celtics injuries for Mar. 30, 2023

Al Horford is placed on the Celtics injury list but has been upgraded to 'probable'. Team doctors will check on him if his toe is strong enough to last the game, but expect the Celtics to be extra cautious of fielding him ahead of the impending postseason.

JD Davidson and Jaden Springer are ruled out of the game and won't be suiting up.

Player	Injury	Status
Al Horford	Toe	Probable
JD Davidson	Ankle	Out
Jaden Springer	Knee	Out

New Orleans Pelicans injuries for Mar. 30, 2023

Brandon Ingram is out with a knee injury, and the Pelicans are expected to field him again when the postseason arrives. Jose Alvarado is also not suiting up, but Dyson Daniels could play.

Player	Injury	Status
Jose Alvarado	Oblique	Out
Dyson Daniels	Knee	Probable
Brandon Ingram	Knee	Mid-April

---

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans predicted lineups and depth chart

Boston Celtics starting lineups and depth chart for Mar. 30, 2024

The Celtics have not made much changes to their starting lineup and will go with the usual five. Having Horford questionable puts Luke Kornet, Oshaen Brissett and Xavier Tillman ready to fill in if Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum needs rest or gets into foul trouble.

Positon	Starter	2nd	3rd
Point Guard	Jrue Holiday	Payton Pritchard	*JD Davidson
Shooting Guard	Derrick White	Sam Hauser	*Jaden Springer
Small Forward	Jaylen Brown	Svi Mykhailuk
Power Forward	Jayson Tatum	Oshae Brissett	*Al Horford
Center	Kristaps Porzingis	Luke Kornet	Xavier Tillman

*on the injured list

---

New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups and depth chart for Mar. 30, 2024

Herb Jones has been the starting small forward for the Pelicans as he tries to hold the fort until Brandon Ingram returns. Jordan Hawkins and Naji Marshall are stepping in with prolonged benched minutes, with Dyson Daniels and Jose Alvarado nursing injuries.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
Point Guard	CJ McCullom	Jordan Hawkins	*Jose Alvarado
Shooting Guard	Trey Murphy III	Naji Marshall	*Dyson Daniels
Small Forward	Herbert Jones	Matt Ryan	*Brandon Ingram
Power Forward	Zion Williamson	Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Centtr	Jonas Valanciunas	Larry Nance Jr.	Cody Zeller

*on the injured list

---

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans key matchups

Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum will be a great matchup, as both teams will look to get their best scoring option running from the outset. The two All-Stars headline the game, and their contrasting playstyles would make for a good watch.

Along with the battle at the four, another interesting matchup will be between Jrue Holiday and CJ McCollum. Their matchup could be the x-factor on who prevails. If Holiday trims down McCollum's production, the Celtics could take home the wiin.