Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics, 5 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Toronto Raptors | Position | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Shead 22.4 mpg · 7.4 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 34.2 mpg · 12.9 pts |
Ja'Kobe Walter 19.9 mpg · 11.0 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 32.5 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Scottie Barnes 33.7 mpg · 23.5 pts  | SF |  Jayson Tatum 31.5 mpg · 27.1 pts |
RJ Barrett 30.1 mpg · 21.3 pts  | PF |  Sam Hauser 24.7 mpg · 7.7 pts |
Jakob Poeltl 25.6 mpg · 8.5 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 25.4 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?
For 5 April 2026, the Toronto Raptors are expected to start Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Raptors vs Celtics?
For 5 April 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.