Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 3, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks, 3 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks
Boston CelticsPositionDallas Mavericks
Derrick White
34.0 mpg · 12.2 pts
Derrick White
PG
Max Christie
Max Christie
29.4 mpg · 5.5 pts
Payton Pritchard
32.6 mpg · 13.3 pts
Payton Pritchard
SG
Daniel Gafford
Daniel Gafford
20.9 mpg · 9.6 pts
Baylor Scheierman
13.3 mpg · 5.8 pts
Baylor Scheierman
SF
Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg
34.1 mpg · 25.9 pts
Sam Hauser
23.8 mpg · 8.1 pts
Sam Hauser
PF
P.J. Washington
P.J. Washington
30.9 mpg · 14.6 pts
Neemias Queta
25.0 mpg · 9.0 pts
Neemias Queta
C
Naji Marshall
Naji Marshall
29.3 mpg · 11.1 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.2p · 3.1r · 5.1a
Min
34
2nd
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
13.3p · 3.5r · 3.9a
Min
33
3rd
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
4.4p · 3.5r · 0.7a
Min
19
4th
Hugo GonzálezHugo González
4.4p · 2.1r · 0.6a
Min
15
5th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
5.8p · 3.7r · 1.3a
Min
13
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
13.3p · 3.5r · 3.9a
Min
33
2nd
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.2p · 3.1r · 5.1a
Min
34
3rd
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
4.4p · 3.5r · 0.7a
Min
19
4th
Hugo GonzálezHugo González
4.4p · 2.1r · 0.6a
Min
15
5th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
5.8p · 3.7r · 1.3a
Min
13
6th
Sam HauserSam Hauser
8.1p · 3.1r · 1.2a
Min
24
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
5.8p · 3.7r · 1.3a
Min
13
2nd
Sam HauserSam Hauser
8.1p · 3.1r · 1.2a
Min
24
3rd
Ron Harper Jr.Ron Harper Jr.
1.3p · 0.5r · 0.5a
Min
5
4th
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.2p · 3.1r · 5.1a
Min
34
5th
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
13.3p · 3.5r · 3.9a
Min
33
6th
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
4.4p · 3.5r · 0.7a
Min
19
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Sam HauserSam Hauser
8.1p · 3.1r · 1.2a
Min
24
2nd
Ron Harper Jr.Ron Harper Jr.
1.3p · 0.5r · 0.5a
Min
5
3rd
Neemias QuetaNeemias Queta
9.0p · 6.2r · 1.7a
Min
25
4th
Luka GarzaLuka Garza
6.5p · 3.5r · 1.4a
Min
17
C
Center
Starter
Neemias QuetaNeemias Queta
9.0p · 6.2r · 1.7a
Min
25
2nd
Luka GarzaLuka Garza
6.5p · 3.5r · 1.4a
Min
17
3rd
Sam HauserSam Hauser
8.1p · 3.1r · 1.2a
Min
24
4th
Ron Harper Jr.Ron Harper Jr.
1.3p · 0.5r · 0.5a
Min
5
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks starting lineups?

For 3 February 2026, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta and Baylor Scheierman. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Celtics vs Mavericks?

For 3 February 2026, the Boston Celtics have nobody ruled out, and the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (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.