The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers following a big win against Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers. It was only the Pelicans’ third in this season and should be a morale and confidence-boosting win.Coach Willie Green’s team showed resilience and fight that they have been missing this season. After being down big in the first half, they battled back to get their best win of the season. Jonas Valanciunas continued his under-the-radar yet spectacular performance in leading the New Orleans Pelicans to the win. He’ll be relied upon once more as they journey east against the Indiana Pacers.After a three-game road losing slump, the Indiana Pacers will be looking to the comforts of their home crowd for a win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Rick Carlisle’s team fought back from a 25-point deficit in the third quarter to make the game interesting. It was just enough as they went 0-2 in two closely-fought games against the Charlotte Hornets.Indiana Pacers@Pacersbench battled tonight.10:47 AM · Nov 20, 202118821bench battled tonight. https://t.co/oGuEMKuFFECarlisle benched his starting unit due to a “lack of energy and fight.” Only Malcolm Brogdon finished with a double-digit scoring mark. The lack of energy was surprising as the Hornets had an electrifying win against them in both teams’ season-opening game. They would have to bring the fight and compete or they could be mired in a slump for a long time.New Orleans Pelicans Injury ReportStarting point guard Devonte’ Graham was held out of the New Orleans Pelicans’ last game against the Clippers because of left foot soreness. He could be questionable before tip-off.Zion Williamson still has no definite timeline for a return following surgery on his right foot. Daulton Hommes will still be sidelined as he rehabilitates from a stress fracture.Player:Status:Reason:Devonte' GrahamQuestionableInjury/Illness - Left Foot; SorenessZion WilliamsonOutInjury/Illness - Right Foot; FractureDaulton HommesOutInjury/Illness - Right Fibular; FractureIndiana Pacers Injury ReportChris Duarte, who was listed as questionable before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, was eventually cleared to play. That leaves T.J. Warren as the only name on the Indiana Pacers’ injury report.Player:Status:Reason:T.J. WarrenOutInjury/Illness - Left Foot; Stress FractureNew Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers:Predicted LineupsNew Orleans PelicansJonas Valanciunas has had quietly impressive season for the New Orleans Pelicans [Photo: The Bird Writes]Tomas Satoransky started in place of Devonte’ Graham and slid over to the small forward role. He’ll likely start there again if Graham continues to sit out. The rest of the roster will have the usual names for their respective positions.Jonas Valanciunas will carry on as the center alongside Brandon Ingram as the small-ball power forward. The New Orleans Pelicans will feature Josh Hart and Neil Alexander-Walker in the backcourt.Indiana PacersWhat the Indiana Pacers’ starting five will look like will be anybody’s guess after their disastrous performance against the Charlotte Hornets. If Rick Carlisle sticks to the same unit, he will have Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis on the frontcourt.Tony East@TEastNBAAsked Rick Carlisle if there was a specific moment that led to him benching the starters in the third quarter tonight:11:35 AM · Nov 20, 2021303Asked Rick Carlisle if there was a specific moment that led to him benching the starters in the third quarter tonight: https://t.co/MmAwv8xvsYMalcolm Brogdon resumes playmaking duties and will be flanked by shooters Caris LeVert and Chris Duarte.New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana PacersStarting 5sNew Orleans PelicansPoint Guard - Neil Walker-Alexander | Shooting Guard - Josh Hart | Small Forward - Tomas Satoransky | Power Forward - Brandon Ingram | Center - Jonas ValanciunasIndiana PacersPoint Guard - Malcolm Brogdon | Shooting Guard - Caris LeVert | Small Forward - Chris Duarte | Power Forward - Domantas Sabonis | Center - Myles Turner