Buddy Hield of the Warriors: In the starting lineup on Tuesday

Hield will start Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

With Stephen Curry (ankle), De'Anthony Melton (back) and Andrew Wiggins (back) suffering numerous injuries in the Warriors' backcourt, Hield will start at shooting guard. The sharpshooter averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in three regular-season games while shooting 52.0 percent from distance over 21.0 minutes.