Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 2, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics, 2 March 2025. 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 36.0 mpg · 25.8 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 33.7 mpg · 12.2 pts |
Christian Braun 33.1 mpg · 12.4 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 27.9 mpg · 13.3 pts |
Aaron Gordon 27.0 mpg · 11.2 pts  | SF |  Jayson Tatum 36.5 mpg · 26.5 pts |
Zeke Nnaji 9.4 mpg · 3.5 pts  | PF |  Sam Hauser 20.5 mpg · 8.1 pts |
Nikola Jokic 36.1 mpg · 23.1 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 14.8 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?
For 2 March 2025, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji. 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 Nuggets vs Celtics?
For 2 March 2025, 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.