Queta Shines As Celtics Reach 40 Wins

Queta, the Portuguese center, went 10-for-14 from the field while adding three blocks and zero turnovers in 27 minutes. Jaylen Brown (27 points) and Derrick White (21 points) also contributed as the Celtics improved to 40-20, winners of 10 of their last 12 games.

Queta's performance marked a significant transformation from his role as a fourth-string center last season to now being one of the NBA's most reliable big men. His 10 offensive rebounds helped Boston control the paint against the Sixers' Drummond and Bona.