One of the most interesting matchups in the NBA’s first full slate of the season is an intra-conference game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets. This is a star-studded matchup that bookmakers are expecting to be a competitive up-and-down affair based on the lines that they have set for the game.
We have you covered with everything you’ll need to enjoy the game and some quick notes and what to watch for as well!
How To Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
Date: October 19th, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV Channel: Bally Sports New Orleans, YES Network
Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM, 101.9 FM/Nets Radio
Injury Report For New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: Jaxson Hayes – Questionable (Left Elbow, UCL Tear), Kira Lewis Jr. – Out (Right Knee ACL Injury Recovery), E.J. Liddell – Out (Right Knee, ACL Injury Recovery)
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Seth Curry – Out (Left Ankle Injury Recovery), Joe Harris – Out (Left Foot Soreness), T.J. Warren – Out (Left Foot Injury Recovery)
Expected Starting Lineups For New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
New Orleans Pelicans Expected Starting Lineup: G CJ McCollum, G Herb Jones, F Brandon Ingram, F Zion Williamson, C Jonas Valanciunas
Brooklyn Nets Expected Starting Lineup: G Kyrie Irving, G Ben Simmons, F Royce O’Neale, F Kevin Durant, C Nicolas Claxton
Betting Odds For New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
Pelicans vs. Nets Spread: Nets -3
Pelicans vs. Nets Over/Under Total: 230.5 Points
Pelicans vs. Nets Moneylines: Pelicans +135, Nets -160
There are going to be plenty of basketball fans tuning in for this game as it is the much-anticipated return of Zion Williamson.
LATEST NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Brooklyn Nets & New Orleans Pelicans Updates
Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 season because of a foot injury and there was some concern he would miss this game after tweaking his ankle in the preseason. But, he is not on the injury report and is good to go.
Another return that people have waited a long time to see is the one of Ben Simmons. He also missed the 2021-22 seasons as he dealt with mental health obstacles and an ailing back. Healthy as well, he is ready to make his Nets debut after being acquired ahead of the trade deadline in February.
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New Orleans is looking to climb the standings in the Western Conference and surprise some people. Brooklyn is looking to cement their status as one of the contenders in the Eastern Conference with their All-Star duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant back for at least one more season.
