Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 23, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors, 23 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors
Dallas MavericksPositionGolden State Warriors
Kyrie Irving
36.5 mpg · 22.9 pts
Kyrie Irving
PG
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
32.1 mpg · 30.6 pts
Max Christie
34.3 mpg · 5.5 pts
Max Christie
SG
Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski
25.5 mpg · 16.8 pts
P.J. Washington
32.6 mpg · 14.6 pts
P.J. Washington
SF
De'Anthony Melton
De'Anthony Melton
20.2 mpg · 10.0 pts
Naji Marshall
24.8 mpg · 11.1 pts
Naji Marshall
PF
Draymond Green
Draymond Green
28.5 mpg · 2.8 pts
Daniel Gafford
21.9 mpg · 9.6 pts
Daniel Gafford
C
Gui Santos
Gui Santos
12.5 mpg · 6.1 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving
22.9p · 3.2r · 4.3a
Min
37
2nd
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
34
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
34
2nd
Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving
22.9p · 3.2r · 4.3a
Min
37
3rd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
4th
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
25
5th
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
SF
Small Forward
Starter
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
2nd
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
25
3rd
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
4th
Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving
22.9p · 3.2r · 4.3a
Min
37
5th
Max ChristieMax Christie
5.5p · 3.0r · 1.3a
Min
34
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
25
2nd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
3rd
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
C
Center
Starter
Daniel GaffordDaniel Gafford
9.6p · 5.5r · 2.0a
Min
22
2nd
P.J. WashingtonP.J. Washington
14.6p · 7.5r · 1.2a
Min
33
3rd
Naji MarshallNaji Marshall
11.1p · 3.0r · 4.5a
Min
25
Quick answers2 questions

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

For 23 February 2025, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton and Gui Santos. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Mavericks vs Warriors?

For 23 February 2025, the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out), and 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).