Portugal’s Nehemias Queta had four points and two defensive rebounds in the Boston Celtics’ 118-112 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday in the North American Basketball League (NBA).
The Celtics only took the lead in the second half after being at a 50-60 disadvantage at the break with Neemias Queta playing 10.26 minutes of the match.
The Celtics’ 88er was in his 19th NBA game of the season, averaging 4.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.4 steals, 0.6 tackles and 0.5 assists per game in 12.4 minutes.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in scoring with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 28 points, followed by Zion Williamson with 26 points.
The Celtics, back on track after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers, lead the Eastern Conference with 36 wins and 11 losses, while the Pelicans are eighth in the West with 26 wins and 21 losses.
As for Nehemias Keta, he currently has 39 NBA games under his belt, 19 with the Boston Celtics, who signed him this season, 20 with the Sacramento Kings, 15 in 2021-22, his rookie season, and just five in the 2022/23 season. .
The 24-year-old Portuguese national team center forward was selected 39th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2021 NBA Draft, becoming the first Portuguese player to participate in the tournament.
He was hired by the Boston Celtics last season on a two-way contract, meaning he would play not only for the team but also for the Maine Celtics, who compete in the G League.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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