Boston Celtics Make Roster Moves Before Hornets Game

The Boston Celtics made two roster moves before Friday's game.

Mar 30, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to the / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics will face off against the Charlotte Hornets (at home).

Before the game, the team announced that they had made two roster moves by recalling Jordan Walsh and Neeimas Queta from the Maine Celtics (G League).

Via The Boston Celtics: "We have recalled Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh from the @MaineCeltics"

We have recalled Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh from the @MaineCeltics

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 12, 2024

Walsh was the 38th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Arkansas.

He has played in seven games and averaged 2.0 rebounds per contest.

Feb 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) waits for action to / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, Queta has played in 26 games and is averaging 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 61.4% from the field.

He is in his first season with Boston after spending part of two years playing for the Sacramento Kings.

Feb 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) warms up before a / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

As for Boston, they are the first seed in the Eastern Conference (and the best team in the NBA) with a 62-18 record in 80 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak.

Following their matchup with the Hornets, the Celtics will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they host Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards.

Joe Mazzulla on our guys who’ve been recalled from the @MaineCeltics for tonight’s game in Boston between G League Finals games: “They’ll be ready to play tonight. That’s what they wanted.”

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 12, 2024

As for the Hornets, they are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 20-60 record in 80 games.

They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games.

Following their matchup with Boston, the Hornets will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they travel to Ohio to play Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers.