Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 25, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors, 25 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors
Boston CelticsPositionToronto Raptors
Derrick White
33.5 mpg · 12.9 pts
Derrick White
PG
Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley
27.7 mpg · 17.4 pts
Payton Pritchard
27.8 mpg · 12.8 pts
Payton Pritchard
SG
Ja'Kobe Walter
Ja'Kobe Walter
19.5 mpg · 11.0 pts
Jayson Tatum
36.4 mpg · 27.1 pts
Jayson Tatum
SF
Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
34.7 mpg · 23.5 pts
Sam Hauser
19.9 mpg · 7.7 pts
Sam Hauser
PF
RJ Barrett
RJ Barrett
33.2 mpg · 21.3 pts
Neemias Queta
14.7 mpg · 9.5 pts
Neemias Queta
C
Jakob Poeltl
Jakob Poeltl
30.9 mpg · 8.5 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
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.9p · 3.3r · 5.3a
Min
34
2nd
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
12.8p · 3.3r · 3.8a
Min
28
3rd
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
4.0p · 3.6r · 0.6a
Min
8
4th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
5.9p · 3.8r · 1.2a
Min
6
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
12.8p · 3.3r · 3.8a
Min
28
2nd
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.9p · 3.3r · 5.3a
Min
34
3rd
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
4.0p · 3.6r · 0.6a
Min
8
4th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
5.9p · 3.8r · 1.2a
Min
6
5th
Jayson TatumJayson Tatum
27.1p · 6.0r · 7.8a
Min
36
6th
Sam HauserSam Hauser
7.7p · 2.9r · 1.1a
Min
20
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Jayson TatumJayson Tatum
27.1p · 6.0r · 7.8a
Min
36
2nd
Sam HauserSam Hauser
7.7p · 2.9r · 1.1a
Min
20
3rd
Derrick WhiteDerrick White
12.9p · 3.3r · 5.3a
Min
34
4th
Payton PritchardPayton Pritchard
12.8p · 3.3r · 3.8a
Min
28
5th
Jordan WalshJordan Walsh
4.0p · 3.6r · 0.6a
Min
8
6th
Baylor ScheiermanBaylor Scheierman
5.9p · 3.8r · 1.2a
Min
6
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Sam HauserSam Hauser
7.7p · 2.9r · 1.1a
Min
20
2nd
Jayson TatumJayson Tatum
27.1p · 6.0r · 7.8a
Min
36
3rd
Neemias QuetaNeemias Queta
9.5p · 6.2r · 1.6a
Min
15
C
Center
Starter
Neemias QuetaNeemias Queta
9.5p · 6.2r · 1.6a
Min
15
2nd
Jayson TatumJayson Tatum
27.1p · 6.0r · 7.8a
Min
36
3rd
Sam HauserSam Hauser
7.7p · 2.9r · 1.1a
Min
20
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors starting lineups?

For 25 February 2025, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta. The Toronto Raptors are expected to start Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley and Ja'Kobe Walter. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Celtics vs Raptors?

For 25 February 2025, the Boston Celtics are without 2 players: Devin Carter (Out) and Amari Williams (Out), and the Toronto Raptors are without 2 players: Nate Bittle (Out) and Kawhi Leonard (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.