Getty Neemias Queta The Boston Celtics opened their 2025–26 campaign with a tough 117–116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers . But amid the heartbreak came a breakout performance from Neemias Queta . Starting for just the seventh time in his career, the 25-year-old center made the most of it — scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in 25 minutes on 7-of-8 shooting . It was confident, efficient basketball — and maybe his most complete showing yet at TD Garden. Playoff BOS @PlayoffBOS · Follow