Portuguese international center Nehemias Queta took part in the Boston Celtics’ quiet 134-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in the final round of the 2023 North American Basketball League (NBA).
The Portuguese international was the 13th and final player released by coach Joe Mazzulla, but despite only having access to the final 5.17 minutes of the match, he still recorded five points, two rebounds and a tackle.
The Celtics’ 88er, playing his 12th NBA game of the season, made both of his field goal attempts and also missed the only free throw he was eligible to make on a 2-and-1 three-point play with 3 left. ,18 minutes.
Jayson Tatum with 25 points and six rebounds and Jaylen Brown with 24 points and six rebounds led the Celtics, while French rookie Victor Vembanyama had a local-best 21 points and seven rebounds.
With this result, the Boston Celtics strengthened their lead in the Eastern Conference with 26 wins and six losses, while the Spurs remain in 15th and last place in the Western Conference with just five wins and 27 losses.
As for Nehemias Keta, he currently has 32 games in the NBA, 12 with the Boston Celtics, who signed him this season, and 20 with the Sacramento Kings, 15 in the 2021-22 season, his rookie season, and total five in 2022. 23.
The 24-year-old Portuguese 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.