Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Mar 6, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics, 6 March 2026. 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
Max Christie
29.7 mpg · 5.5 pts
Max Christie
PG
Derrick White
Derrick White
34.3 mpg · 12.2 pts
Caleb Martin
14.9 mpg · 3.6 pts
Caleb Martin
SG
Baylor Scheierman
Baylor Scheierman
16.2 mpg · 5.8 pts
Cooper Flagg
34.0 mpg · 25.9 pts
Cooper Flagg
SF
Hugo González
Hugo González
15.6 mpg · 4.4 pts
P.J. Washington
30.8 mpg · 14.6 pts
P.J. Washington
PF
Sam Hauser
Sam Hauser
24.5 mpg · 8.1 pts
Daniel Gafford
21.4 mpg · 9.6 pts
Daniel Gafford
C
Neemias Queta
Neemias Queta
24.8 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
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
30
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Caleb MartinCaleb Martin
3.6p · 2.3r · 1.3a
Min
15
2nd
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
30
3rd
Cooper FlaggCooper Flagg
25.9p · 6.9r · 6.9a
Min
34
4th
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
31
5th
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
30
6th
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
21
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Cooper FlaggCooper Flagg
25.9p · 6.9r · 6.9a
Min
34
2nd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
31
3rd
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
30
4th
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
21
5th
Caleb MartinCaleb Martin
3.6p · 2.3r · 1.3a
Min
15
6th
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
30
PF
Power Forward
Starter
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
31
2nd
Cooper FlaggCooper Flagg
25.9p · 6.9r · 6.9a
Min
34
3rd
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
30
4th
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
21
5th
Caleb MartinCaleb Martin
3.6p · 2.3r · 1.3a
Min
15
6th
Moussa CisseMoussa Cisse
1.7p · 0.9r · 0.1a
Min
13
C
Center
Starter
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
21
2nd
Moussa CisseMoussa Cisse
1.7p · 0.9r · 0.1a
Min
13
3rd
Cooper FlaggCooper Flagg
25.9p · 6.9r · 6.9a
Min
34
4th
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
31
5th
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
30
6th
Caleb MartinCaleb Martin
3.6p · 2.3r · 1.3a
Min
15
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?

For 6 March 2026, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg and Caleb Martin. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman, Neemias Queta and Hugo González. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Mavericks vs Celtics?

For 6 March 2026, 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.