Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 20, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors, 20 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Boston Celtics | Position | Toronto Raptors |
|---|---|---|
Derrick White 33.3 mpg · 12.9 pts  | PG |  Jamal Shead 20.0 mpg · 7.4 pts |
Payton Pritchard 32.2 mpg · 12.8 pts  | SG |  Immanuel Quickley 32.2 mpg · 17.4 pts |
Jordan Walsh 21.3 mpg · 4.0 pts  | SF |  Scottie Barnes 34.0 mpg · 23.5 pts |
Sam Hauser 21.7 mpg · 7.7 pts  | PF |  RJ Barrett 30.9 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Neemias Queta 24.6 mpg · 9.5 pts  | C |  Jakob Poeltl 26.3 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
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What are the Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors starting lineups?
For 20 December 2025, the Boston Celtics are expected to start Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh and Sam Hauser. The Toronto Raptors are expected to start Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead and RJ Barrett. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Celtics vs Raptors?
For 20 December 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.