Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 6, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics, 6 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics
Dallas MavericksPositionBoston Celtics
Kyrie Irving
36.0 mpg · 22.9 pts
Kyrie Irving
PG
Derrick White
Derrick White
33.7 mpg · 12.2 pts
Max Christie
32.0 mpg · 5.5 pts
Max Christie
SG
Payton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard
27.6 mpg · 13.3 pts
P.J. Washington
32.9 mpg · 14.6 pts
P.J. Washington
SF
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum
36.5 mpg · 26.5 pts
Naji Marshall
24.3 mpg · 11.1 pts
Naji Marshall
PF
Sam Hauser
Sam Hauser
19.8 mpg · 8.1 pts
Daniel Gafford
21.9 mpg · 9.6 pts
Daniel Gafford
C
Neemias Queta
Neemias Queta
15.0 mpg · 9.0 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving
22.9p · 3.2r · 4.3a
Min
36
2nd
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
32
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
32
2nd
Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving
22.9p · 3.2r · 4.3a
Min
36
3rd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
4th
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
24
5th
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
SF
Small Forward
Starter
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
2nd
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
24
3rd
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
4th
Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving
22.9p · 3.2r · 4.3a
Min
36
5th
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
32
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
24
2nd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
3rd
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
C
Center
Starter
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
2nd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
3rd
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
24
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?

For 6 February 2025, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Max Christie, Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Mavericks vs Celtics?

For 6 February 2025, the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out), and the Boston Celtics have nobody ruled out. Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.