Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 29, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets, 29 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Boston Celtics | Position | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
Derrick White 34.2 mpg · 12.8 pts  | PG |  Sion James 22.6 mpg · 5.2 pts |
Payton Pritchard 32.6 mpg · 13.0 pts  | SG |  Coby White 19.9 mpg · 5.5 pts |
Baylor Scheierman 17.9 mpg · 5.9 pts  | SF |  Brandon Miller 30.2 mpg · 22.0 pts |
Sam Hauser 24.5 mpg · 7.6 pts  | PF |  Moussa Diabate 26.0 mpg · 8.9 pts |
Neemias Queta 25.2 mpg · 9.8 pts  | C |  Ryan Kalkbrenner 21.7 mpg · 4.6 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 Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets starting lineups?
For 29 March 2026, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and Payton Pritchard. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Coby White. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kon Knueppel (Out).
Who is out for Celtics vs Hornets?
For 29 March 2026, the Boston Celtics are without 2 players: Devin Carter (Out) and Jayson Tatum (Out), and the Charlotte Hornets are without 2 players: Kon Knueppel (Out) and Grant 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.