Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 9, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics, 9 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Toronto Raptors | Position | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
Immanuel Quickley 32.3 mpg · 17.4 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 33.9 mpg · 12.9 pts |
Scottie Barnes 34.0 mpg · 23.5 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 33.0 mpg · 12.8 pts |
RJ Barrett 30.5 mpg · 21.3 pts  | SF |  Jordan Walsh 19.8 mpg · 4.0 pts |
Collin Murray-Boyles 19.6 mpg · 10.7 pts  | PF |  Sam Hauser 21.9 mpg · 7.7 pts |
Jakob Poeltl 25.4 mpg · 8.5 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 24.5 mpg · 9.5 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
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What are the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?
For 9 January 2026, the Toronto Raptors are expected to start Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jakob Poeltl. 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 Raptors vs Celtics?
For 9 January 2026, the Toronto Raptors are without 2 players: Nate Bittle (Out) and Kawhi Leonard (Out), and the Boston Celtics are without 2 players: Devin Carter (Out) and Amari Williams (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.