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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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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.
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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.
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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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.
Celtics' Neemias Queta: In starting five Monday
Queta will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Hawks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. The 25-year-old center will start alongside Al Horford in the frontocourt with Jaylen Brown (hip) out.
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