Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 7, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets, 7 January 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Boston Celtics | Position | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
Derrick White 34.3 mpg · 12.2 pts  | PG |  Jamal Murray 36.8 mpg · 25.8 pts |
Payton Pritchard 28.1 mpg · 13.3 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 33.8 mpg · 12.4 pts |
Jayson Tatum 36.3 mpg · 26.5 pts  | SF |  Aaron Gordon 28.7 mpg · 11.2 pts |
Sam Hauser 21.2 mpg · 8.1 pts  | PF |  Zeke Nnaji 4.7 mpg · 3.5 pts |
Neemias Queta 16.7 mpg · 9.0 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 37.2 mpg · 23.1 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets starting lineups?
For 7 January 2025, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Celtics vs Nuggets?
For 7 January 2025, the Boston Celtics have nobody ruled out, and the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (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.