Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 19, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics, 19 January 2024. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Denver Nuggets | Position | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 30.6 mpg · 25.8 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 32.0 mpg · 12.2 pts |
Christian Braun 19.5 mpg · 12.4 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 21.0 mpg · 13.3 pts |
Aaron Gordon 31.9 mpg · 11.2 pts  | SF |  Jayson Tatum 35.8 mpg · 26.5 pts |
Zeke Nnaji 9.6 mpg · 3.5 pts  | PF |  Sam Hauser 21.9 mpg · 8.1 pts |
Nikola Jokic 33.3 mpg · 23.1 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 13.5 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?
For 19 January 2024, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and Zeke Nnaji. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Celtics?
For 19 January 2024, the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (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.