Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Dec 22, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors, 22 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors
Orlando MagicPositionGolden State Warriors
Anthony Black
29.4 mpg · 15.2 pts
Anthony Black
PG
Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski
27.9 mpg · 15.9 pts
Desmond Bane
33.7 mpg · 17.5 pts
Desmond Bane
SG
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
31.7 mpg · 29.9 pts
Franz Wagner
33.3 mpg · 19.6 pts
Franz Wagner
SF
Will Richard
Will Richard
19.1 mpg · 5.2 pts
Wendell Carter Jr.
30.1 mpg · 14.3 pts
Wendell Carter Jr.
PF
Draymond Green
Draymond Green
27.5 mpg · 3.0 pts
Tristan Da Silva
23.1 mpg · 14.6 pts
Tristan Da Silva
C
Al Horford
Al Horford
21.5 mpg · 5.4 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
Anthony BlackAnthony Black
15.2p · 5.2r · 5.0a
Min
29
2nd
Desmond BaneDesmond Bane
17.5p · 3.9r · 2.3a
Min
34
3rd
Jase RichardsonJase Richardson
6.4p · 1.9r · 2.5a
Min
9
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Desmond BaneDesmond Bane
17.5p · 3.9r · 2.3a
Min
34
2nd
Anthony BlackAnthony Black
15.2p · 5.2r · 5.0a
Min
29
3rd
Jase RichardsonJase Richardson
6.4p · 1.9r · 2.5a
Min
9
4th
Franz WagnerFranz Wagner
19.6p · 6.4r · 8.5a
Min
33
5th
Wendell Carter Jr.Wendell Carter Jr.
14.3p · 9.4r · 1.1a
Min
30
6th
Tristan Da SilvaTristan Da Silva
14.6p · 3.3r · 1.6a
Min
23
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Franz WagnerFranz Wagner
19.6p · 6.4r · 8.5a
Min
33
2nd
Wendell Carter Jr.Wendell Carter Jr.
14.3p · 9.4r · 1.1a
Min
30
3rd
Tristan Da SilvaTristan Da Silva
14.6p · 3.3r · 1.6a
Min
23
4th
Jamal CainJamal Cain
5.9p · 2.0r · 0.3a
Min
10
5th
Desmond BaneDesmond Bane
17.5p · 3.9r · 2.3a
Min
34
6th
Anthony BlackAnthony Black
15.2p · 5.2r · 5.0a
Min
29
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Wendell Carter Jr.Wendell Carter Jr.
14.3p · 9.4r · 1.1a
Min
30
2nd
Franz WagnerFranz Wagner
19.6p · 6.4r · 8.5a
Min
33
3rd
Tristan Da SilvaTristan Da Silva
14.6p · 3.3r · 1.6a
Min
23
4th
Jamal CainJamal Cain
5.9p · 2.0r · 0.3a
Min
10
5th
Goga BitadzeGoga Bitadze
3.7p · 3.2r · 0.3a
Min
17
C
Center
Starter
Tristan Da SilvaTristan Da Silva
14.6p · 3.3r · 1.6a
Min
23
2nd
Goga BitadzeGoga Bitadze
3.7p · 3.2r · 0.3a
Min
17
3rd
Franz WagnerFranz Wagner
19.6p · 6.4r · 8.5a
Min
33
4th
Wendell Carter Jr.Wendell Carter Jr.
14.3p · 9.4r · 1.1a
Min
30
5th
Jamal CainJamal Cain
5.9p · 2.0r · 0.3a
Min
10
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors starting lineups?

For 22 December 2025, the Orlando Magic are expected to start Desmond Bane, Wendell Carter Jr., Anthony Black, Franz Wagner and Tristan Da Silva. 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: Jalen Suggs (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out).

Who is out for Magic vs Warriors?

For 22 December 2025, the Orlando Magic are without 5 players: Jonathan Isaac (Out), Izaiyah Nelson (Out), Noah Penda (Out), Paolo Banchero (Out) and Jalen Suggs (Out), and the Golden State Warriors are without 3 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out) and Moses Moody (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.