Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 21, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 21 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Philadelphia 76ers | Position | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
Tyrese Maxey 38.1 mpg · 26.9 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 34.1 mpg · 13.3 pts |
VJ Edgecombe 35.1 mpg · 13.2 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 32.4 mpg · 12.9 pts |
Justin Edwards 15.4 mpg · 1.3 pts  | SF |  Sam Hauser 24.7 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Jabari Walker 11.8 mpg · 4.7 pts  | PF |  Jayson Tatum 32.6 mpg · 27.9 pts |
Joel Embiid 31.5 mpg · 17.9 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 25.3 mpg · 9.1 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 Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?
For 21 April 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to start VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Justin Edwards and Jabari Walker. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. Ruled out from the usual starters: Dominick Barlow (Out).
Who is out for 76ers vs Celtics?
For 21 April 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are without 3 players: Dominick Barlow (Out), Ariel Hukporti (Out) and Adem Bona (Out), and the Boston Celtics are without 4 players: Devin Carter (Out), Chris Cenac Jr. (Out), Dillon Mitchell (Out) and Amari Williams (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.