Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Mar 23, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks, 23 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks
Golden State WarriorsPositionDallas Mavericks
Stephen Curry
31.4 mpg · 30.6 pts
Stephen Curry
PG
Max Christie
Max Christie
29.4 mpg · 5.5 pts
Brandin Podziemski
28.2 mpg · 16.8 pts
Brandin Podziemski
SG
Naji Marshall
Naji Marshall
29.5 mpg · 11.1 pts
De'Anthony Melton
22.8 mpg · 10.0 pts
De'Anthony Melton
SF
Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg
33.7 mpg · 25.9 pts
Draymond Green
27.1 mpg · 2.8 pts
Draymond Green
PF
P.J. Washington
P.J. Washington
30.9 mpg · 14.6 pts
Gui Santos
19.1 mpg · 6.1 pts
Gui Santos
C
Daniel Gafford
Daniel Gafford
21.7 mpg · 9.6 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.6p · 4.1r · 4.3a
Min
31
2nd
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
16.8p · 5.0r · 4.2a
Min
28
3rd
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.3r · 2.2a
Min
23
4th
Will RichardWill Richard
5.1p · 1.8r · 1.0a
Min
21
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
16.8p · 5.0r · 4.2a
Min
28
2nd
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.6p · 4.1r · 4.3a
Min
31
3rd
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.3r · 2.2a
Min
23
4th
Will RichardWill Richard
5.1p · 1.8r · 1.0a
Min
21
5th
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
6th
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
19
SF
Small Forward
Starter
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.3r · 2.2a
Min
23
2nd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
3rd
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
19
4th
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.6p · 4.1r · 4.3a
Min
31
5th
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
16.8p · 5.0r · 4.2a
Min
28
6th
Will RichardWill Richard
5.1p · 1.8r · 1.0a
Min
21
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
2nd
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
19
3rd
Al HorfordAl Horford
5.0p · 4.0r · 1.9a
Min
22
C
Center
Starter
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
19
2nd
Al HorfordAl Horford
5.0p · 4.0r · 1.9a
Min
22
3rd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks starting lineups?

For 23 March 2026, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, De'Anthony Melton and Stephen Curry. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford. Ruled out from the usual starters: Moses Moody (Out).

Who is out for Warriors vs Mavericks?

For 23 March 2026, the Golden State Warriors are without 5 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out), Gary Payton II (Out) and Brandon Williams (Out), and the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out).