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Celtics' Neemias Queta reveals 76ers big man who inspired career night, and it's not Joel Embiid
Recently, Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta went to 76ers vet Andre Drummond for advice. Whatever Drummond told him helped Queta torch Philly.
Queta was incredible to start and finish this game, making this easily his best game in the NBA.
BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla gave Neemias Queta a call last summer to send a message: Queta was going to be the team’s starting center. Mazzulla wanted the big man to prepare himself emotionally, mentally and physically for that responsibility come this season.
When the Celtics couldn’t afford to keep the three big men ahead of him in their quest to shave payroll, they needed Queta to respond to the moment.
The Boston Celtics turned a competitive first quarter into a statement win Sunday night, pulling away from the Philadelphia 76ers for a commanding 114–98 victory at TD Garden.
The month of March got off to a great start with a loaded NBA slate on Sunday, and now our focus turns to four games on March 2, which includes four teams playi
Philadelphia 76ers big man Andre Drummond gives his respect to Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta for his career night after the loss.