Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 25, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets, 25 February 2026. 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 35.4 mpg · 25.8 pts |
Baylor Scheierman 15.2 mpg · 5.8 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 30.5 mpg · 12.4 pts |
Sam Hauser 24.3 mpg · 8.1 pts  | SF |  Spencer Jones 23.9 mpg · 6.5 pts |
Ron Harper Jr. 11.5 mpg · 1.3 pts  | PF |  Cameron Johnson 30.7 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Neemias Queta 25.0 mpg · 9.0 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 34.3 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 25 February 2026, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and Ron Harper Jr.. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun and Spencer Jones. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Celtics vs Nuggets?
For 25 February 2026, 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.