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Neemias Queta is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Wednesday’s win over Pacers
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The Celtics have gotten surprisingly consistent play out of the center position for much of this season and Wednesday’s win over the Pacers was yet another example.
Neemias Queta flirted with season-highs across the entire box score making him Wednesday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow .
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Queta was a force on both ends of the floor in Wednesday’s 119-104 victory over Indiana , posting 17 points, nine rebounds and a season-high five blocks in 29 minutes. The big man was also efficient from the field, knocking down six of his ten shots as he continued to build upon the best season of his career.
The 26-year-old has been nearly a walking double-double in January, averaging 10.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in just 24.9 minutes per game. He’s also averaging over a block and steal per game while improving his stroke at the free throw line. After going 5-of-5 from the free throw line on Wednesday night, Queta has knocked down 74.2 percent of his attempts this month, seven percentage points above his career.
The stellar play of Queta along with his backup Luka Garza has put Boston in a position to be choosy heading into the trade deadline next month. Boston is strengthening their spot as the No. 2 seed in the East despite their frontcourt overhaul and Jayson Tatum ’s injury.
Boston is looking to add depth to the big man spot but the sense of urgency to add hasn’t been an issue for the regular season with Queta helping Boston put together a 28-15 record. The 26-year-old has only missed two games despite nearly doubling his career-high in minutes per game with 24.8.
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Queta and the Celtics will look to continue their momentum on Friday night against the Nets in Brooklyn .
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