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Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Update on Injuries and Availability of Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and More

The Thunder are 6-0 in the season, while the Pelicans are 0-5.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, November 2, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The hosts, who entered the NBA 2025-26 season on the back of a historic campaign, are currently undefeated with a 6-0 winning streak. In their previous game, they handed a blowout loss to the Washington Wizards. Led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder will aim to continue their dominance in the upcoming game.

Facing them will be the New Orleans Pelicans, who are the only team alongside the Brooklyn Nets which haven’t won any game so far. Having finished the previous season in the bottom-second spot with a 21-61 record, the Pelicans were hoping for a better campaign this year. However, it seems that things aren’t really going their way. In their last game, the Pelicans slumped to the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-124.

While one team is undefeated, the other is desperately seeking its first victory of the season. Considering the form and stats, one can expect a lopsided game in the favor of the defending champions. However, irrespective of the results, fans are in for a treat. That said, let’s get into the injury reports and expected starting lineups for both teams.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Here is a breakdown of the injury reports and expected starting lineups for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Chet Holmgren	C	Back	Out
Jalen Williams	SF	Wrist	Out
Nikola Topic	PG	Groin	Out
Thomas Sorber	PF	Knee	Out
Kenrich Williams	SG	Knee	Out

Chet Holmgren will miss his second consecutive game with lower back soreness.

Jalen Williams underwent a follow-up procedure on his right shooting wrist to remove a screw that was creating irritation during Williams’ final stage of return. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Topic was out for his entire rookie season in 2024-25. While he was hopeful of stepping on court in sophomore season, a recent testicular diagnosis has once again sidelined him. Topic is currently out of action and there is no timeline set for his return.

Thomas Sorber is recovering from a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Kenrich Williams underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in September, and will be re-evaluated in six-to-eight weeks.

New Orleans Pelicans’ Injury

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Kevon Looney	C	Knee	Questionable
Dejounte Murray	PG	Achilles	Out

Kevon Looney was diagnosed with a left knee injury that kept him out for a few weeks. He is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.

Dejounte Murray suffered a torn Achilles last January and is expected to return after New Year’s.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Predicted Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder: Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones

New Orleans Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.