Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 25, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors, 25 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Dallas Mavericks | Position | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
Max Christie 28.1 mpg · 5.5 pts  | PG |  Stephen Curry 31.6 mpg · 30.6 pts |
Daniel Gafford 20.8 mpg · 9.6 pts  | SG |  Brandin Podziemski 27.9 mpg · 16.8 pts |
Cooper Flagg 34.6 mpg · 25.9 pts  | SF |  Will Richard 18.8 mpg · 5.1 pts |
P.J. Washington 31.8 mpg · 14.6 pts  | PF |  Draymond Green 27.1 mpg · 2.8 pts |
Naji Marshall 28.5 mpg · 11.1 pts  | C |  Al Horford 21.5 mpg · 5.0 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 Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors starting lineups?
For 25 December 2025, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington, Max Christie and Daniel Gafford. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out).
Who is out for Mavericks vs Warriors?
For 25 December 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).