Boston Celtics debut new starting lineup in preseason victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Boston Celtics showcased their new starting lineup featuring Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, Jordan Walsh, and Derrick White in a preseason exhibition on October 12, 2026. The game concluded with a 144-106 victory for the Celtics. Other players, including Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo González, and Neemias Queta, also displayed strong performances, suggesting potential lineup adjustments. Further evaluation of this lineup is anticipated as the regular season approaches.
- •Celtics beat another team 144-106 in a preseason game.
- •New starting five includes Tatum, George, Robinson, Walsh, and White.
- •Players like Pritchard and Scheierman are also making strong cases for playing time.
- •Regular season expectations begin to shape for the Celtics.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — What are our first impressions of the new Boston Celtics starting lineup?
"It feels like we might see it again soon when the games count given the preseason exhibition tilt ended in a 144-106 Boston blowout.
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