Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 27, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at Orlando Magic, 27 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic
Golden State WarriorsPositionOrlando Magic
Stephen Curry
31.9 mpg · 29.9 pts
Stephen Curry
PG
Anthony Black
Anthony Black
24.5 mpg · 15.2 pts
Draymond Green
28.3 mpg · 3.0 pts
Draymond Green
SG
Tristan Da Silva
Tristan Da Silva
24.2 mpg · 14.6 pts
Brandin Podziemski
25.6 mpg · 15.9 pts
Brandin Podziemski
SF
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner
33.2 mpg · 19.6 pts
De'Anthony Melton
20.2 mpg · 10.0 pts
De'Anthony Melton
PF
Wendell Carter Jr.
Wendell Carter Jr.
25.3 mpg · 14.3 pts
Gary Payton II
13.4 mpg · 5.1 pts
Gary Payton II
C
Goga Bitadze
Goga Bitadze
23.1 mpg · 3.7 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
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
29.9p · 3.7r · 4.4a
Min
32
2nd
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
15.9p · 5.1r · 4.7a
Min
26
3rd
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.7r · 2.2a
Min
20
4th
Gary Payton IIGary Payton II
5.1p · 1.8r · 0.4a
Min
13
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.0p · 5.0r · 7.0a
Min
28
2nd
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
29.9p · 3.7r · 4.4a
Min
32
3rd
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
15.9p · 5.1r · 4.7a
Min
26
4th
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.7r · 2.2a
Min
20
5th
Gary Payton IIGary Payton II
5.1p · 1.8r · 0.4a
Min
13
6th
Gui SantosGui Santos
7.2p · 4.0r · 1.3a
Min
13
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
15.9p · 5.1r · 4.7a
Min
26
2nd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.0p · 5.0r · 7.0a
Min
28
3rd
Gui SantosGui Santos
7.2p · 4.0r · 1.3a
Min
13
4th
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
29.9p · 3.7r · 4.4a
Min
32
5th
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.7r · 2.2a
Min
20
6th
Gary Payton IIGary Payton II
5.1p · 1.8r · 0.4a
Min
13
PF
Power Forward
1st
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.0p · 5.0r · 7.0a
Min
28
2nd
Gui SantosGui Santos
7.2p · 4.0r · 1.3a
Min
13
C
Center
1st
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.0p · 5.0r · 7.0a
Min
28
2nd
Gui SantosGui Santos
7.2p · 4.0r · 1.3a
Min
13
Quick answers2 questions

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

For 27 February 2025, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. The Orlando Magic are expected to start Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., Anthony Black, Tristan Da Silva and Goga Bitadze. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Warriors vs Magic?

For 27 February 2025, the Golden State Warriors are without 3 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out) and Moses Moody (Out), and the Orlando Magic are without 5 players: Jonathan Isaac (Out), Izaiyah Nelson (Out), Noah Penda (Out), Paolo Banchero (Out) and Jalen Suggs (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.