Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 3, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets, 3 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Utah Jazz | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Keyonte George 33.1 mpg · 21.3 pts  | PG |  Reed Sheppard 26.5 mpg · 10.7 pts |
Brice Sensabaugh 23.5 mpg · 7.9 pts  | SG |  Amen Thompson 37.3 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Lauri Markkanen 34.4 mpg · 18.0 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 36.5 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Airious Bailey 27.3 mpg · 12.4 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 35.2 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Kyle Filipowski 23.2 mpg · 1.5 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 33.5 mpg · 22.4 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 3 April 2026, the Utah Jazz are expected to start Airious Bailey, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Jazz vs Rockets?
For 3 April 2026, the Utah Jazz are without 3 players: Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Trey Alexander (Out) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.