Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 7, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics, 7 January 2026. 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 35.5 mpg · 25.8 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 33.9 mpg · 12.2 pts |
Christian Braun 29.0 mpg · 12.4 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 32.9 mpg · 13.3 pts |
Spencer Jones 23.0 mpg · 6.5 pts  | SF |  Jordan Walsh 20.0 mpg · 4.4 pts |
DaRon Holmes II 13.4 mpg · 0.8 pts  | PF |  Sam Hauser 21.7 mpg · 8.1 pts |
Nikola Jokic 34.6 mpg · 23.1 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 24.5 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 7 January 2026, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Spencer Jones, DaRon Holmes II, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and Nikola Jokic. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Celtics?
For 7 January 2026, 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.