Fears gets the start at PG; Mathurin moves into starting lineup after coming off bench vs OKC. Frontcourt unchanged.
“Jeremiah Fears is starting at PG. Also Bennedict Mathurin is started after coming off bench Tuesday against OKC. Frontcourt remains Murphy, Williamson, Missi”
NOPDejounte Murray · Herbert Jones · Trey Murphy III · Zion Williamson · Yves MissiRole & Rotation𝕏 BeatMosley's opening-night starting five: Murray, Jones, Murphy III, Williamson, Missi. Reporter expects this to carry into regular season.
“Pelicans starters tonight in preseason opener vs. OKC: Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Yves Missi”
Missi is challenged to contend for Defensive Player of the Year and anchor the defense.
“I'm challenging him to challenge someone for Defensive Player of the Year. I'll put that out there right now, because he is that talented. He's going to anchor us in so many ways.”
Missi was special in practice today.
“I wish y'all could have been in the practice today. He was special.”
