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Black will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Black started the last four games, but he will retreat to the bench for the team's season finale. Black has averaged 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.0 assists in 34.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances, but he could see a reduced role Sunday, considering his exit from the starting five.

Harper is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday.

The Celtics are resting all of their starters and top rotational players for Sunday's regular-season finale, so Harper will be in the starting lineup for just the third time this season. His last start took place Feb. 24 against the Suns, when he played 30 minutes and finished with eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in a 97-81 win.

Walter won't start Sunday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With RJ Barrett (knee) back in the lineup, Walter will retreat to the second unit. Over his last five outings off the bench, the Baylor product has averaged 9.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.2 minutes per tilt.

Scheierman is in Boston's starting lineup against Orlando on Sunday.

Scheierman has come off the bench in each of the Celtics' last six games, but he'll make his 20th start of the season Sunday, with all of the regular starters sitting, including Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and Jaylen Brown (Achilles). As a starter this season, Scheierman has averaged 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists. 1.8 threes and 0.8 steals over 27.8 minutes per game.

Shead won't start Sunday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Immanuel Quickley (foot) back in the lineup, Shead will slide to the second unit. The second-year guard has averaged 7.3 points and 6.3 assists across 23.8 minutes per game in four appearances off the bench in April.

Jakucionis won't start in Sunday's game against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Jakucionis got the start in Friday's 140-117 win over the Wizards. However, with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) returning from his one-game absence, Jakucionis will move back to a reserve role.

Riley will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Riley will enter the starting lineup for the team's season finale. The rookie has been impressive of late, averaging 20.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 33.9 minutes per contest over his last seven appearances.

Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cavs.

Bub Carrington, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins and Anthony Gill will round out the first group for Sunday's game. As a starter this season, Champagnie owns averages of 10.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 triples per game on 51/40/91 shooting splits.

Shulga is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday.

The rookie second-rounder has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the G League with the Maine Celtics and has appeared in just 10 regular-season games for Boston. However, Shulga will enter the starting five for the first time in his NBA career, as the Celtics are resting several starters and key rotation pieces for Sunday's regular-season finale.

Nance will start Sunday versus the Wizards, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Joining Nance in the first unit for Sunday's game will be Craig Porter, Max Strus, Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. With Evan Mobley (calf), Jarrett Allen (knee) and Thomas Bryant (calf) all sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale, Nance could get major minutes, making him an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with a favorable matchup against the Wizards' B Team.