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Celtics center Neemias Queta becomes first Portuguese player to start an NBA game
Celtics center Neemias Queta became the first Portuguese player to start an NBA game on Monday night when he took the floor for Boston in its win over the Hawks. It’s one of several firsts for Queta, who became the first Portuguese player to play in an NBA game in 2021 and the first Portuguese player to win an NBA championship last June.
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ATLANTA — Neemias Queta nearly watched his first career start go sideways only five minutes in. After a lead pass flew ahead of him and out-of-bounds, he walked to the bench where Joe Mazzulla met him, waving both hands as he yelled toward the big man. Xavier Tillman Sr. checked in with the Celtics only ahead 15-13.
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Queta totaled 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 123-93 win over the Hawks.
Neemias Queta gets first NBA start, praise by Joe Mazzulla
The latest breakthrough for Neemias Queta was starting an NBA game. The first Portuguese player to be drafted, to play, and also win an NBA championship. He is now the first player from his country to start a game.
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Furthermore, the Pacers high-tempo style put the Celtics' worrisome transition defense to the test, leading to some difficult defensive possession. However, Neemias Queta appeared to provide some answers to Boston's struggles.
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The 25-year-old center will start alongside Al Horford in the frontocourt with Jaylen Brown (hip) out. Queta has played double-digit minutes in each of the Celtics ' last three games, during which he averaged 6.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 75.0 percent from the field across 17.7 minutes per game.
Celtics’ Neemias Queta becomes first Portuguese player to start an NBA game
Neemias Queta made his first career NBA start on Monday, making him the first Portuguese player to ever start an NBA game.
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