CelticsBlog · Oct 20, 2023
Neemias Queta makes case for playing time with impressive showing vs. Hornets
The plan: Roll with Luke Kornet as the primary backup center heading into the season.
The quiet storyline to watch from Thursday night: Neemias Queta earning minutes with the core rotation over Kornet.
In their final game of preseason action, the Boston Celtics stomped the Charlotte Hornets, earning a 127-99 victory. But while the scoreline was relatively uneventful, Queta’s emergence is certainly a tidbit to take note of.
Al Horford missed the contest, so behind Kristaps Porzingis, Kornet was expected to be the next man up. But with 3:01 remaining in the first quarter, Queta subbed in the game. He went on to play 13:08 while Kornet picked up a DNP.