Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
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Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets, 18 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Boston Celtics | Position | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
Derrick White 28.4 mpg · 12.2 pts  | PG |  Jamal Murray 37.0 mpg · 25.8 pts |
Jordan Walsh 13.0 mpg · 4.4 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 34.3 mpg · 12.4 pts |
Jayson Tatum 33.6 mpg · 26.5 pts  | SF |  Aaron Gordon 29.6 mpg · 11.2 pts |
Paul George 30.1 mpg · 22.0 pts  | PF |  Cameron Johnson 30.8 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Neemias Queta 21.8 mpg · 9.0 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 36.4 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
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What are the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets starting lineups?
For 18 November 2026, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Celtics vs Nuggets?
For 18 November 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.