Pelicans find success with new starting lineup in recent games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

On November 1, the New Orleans Pelicans showed improvement in their last two games after a rough start to the season. The lineup featuring Jeremiah Fears, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, and Karlo Matkovic has revitalized the team's performance. Coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized a more cohesive understanding of roles among players, moving away from a dual point guard setup that caused conflicts. This new arrangement has led to increased ball movement and offensive efficiency, with Fears bolstering playmaking with 20 assists in the past two games.
- •Pelicans improved following lineup change in recent games
- •New starters include Fears, Jones, Murphy, Williamson, Matkovic
- •Mosley emphasizes role clarity to enhance teamwork
- •Fears recorded 20 assists across two games
- •Williamson benefits from more complimentary play style
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Pelicans Should Keep This Starting Lineup Together
"The New Orleans Pelicans can’t afford to change up this starting lineup right now.
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