Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons: Preview, Odds and Props

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 19 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season

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.

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.5p · 4.0r · 6.3a
Min
34
2nd
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
13.3p · 2.0r · 3.8a
Min
33
3rd
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
6.0p · 4.5r · 1.0a
Min
19
4th
Hugo GonzálezHugo González
3.3p · 2.5r · 0.8a
Min
15
5th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
3.8p · 3.3r · 0.8a
Min
12
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
13.3p · 2.0r · 3.8a
Min
33
2nd
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.5p · 4.0r · 6.3a
Min
34
3rd
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
6.0p · 4.5r · 1.0a
Min
19
4th
Hugo GonzálezHugo González
3.3p · 2.5r · 0.8a
Min
15
5th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
3.8p · 3.3r · 0.8a
Min
12
6th
Sam HauserSam Hauser
9.8p · 3.5r · 1.0a
Min
23
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
3.8p · 3.3r · 0.8a
Min
12
2nd
Sam HauserSam Hauser
9.8p · 3.5r · 1.0a
Min
23
3rd
Ron Harper Jr.Ron Harper Jr.
3.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
5
4th
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.5p · 4.0r · 6.3a
Min
34
5th
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
13.3p · 2.0r · 3.8a
Min
33
6th
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
6.0p · 4.5r · 1.0a
Min
19
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Sam HauserSam Hauser
9.8p · 3.5r · 1.0a
Min
23
2nd
Ron Harper Jr.Ron Harper Jr.
3.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
5
3rd
Neemias QuetaNeemias Queta
8.0p · 4.5r · 1.5a
Min
25
4th
Luka GarzaLuka Garza
4.5p · 2.5r · 0.5a
Min
16
C
Center
Starter
Neemias QuetaNeemias Queta
8.0p · 4.5r · 1.5a
Min
25
2nd
Luka GarzaLuka Garza
4.5p · 2.5r · 0.5a
Min
16
3rd
Sam HauserSam Hauser
9.8p · 3.5r · 1.0a
Min
23
4th
Ron Harper Jr.Ron Harper Jr.
3.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
5