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Maine Celtics Steamroll Their Way to Game 1 in G League Finals

Bobby Krivitsky

Dec 29, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) shoots the ball vs. the Toronto Raptors.
Dec 29, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) shoots the ball vs. the Toronto Raptors. / Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
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Tuesday night at the Expo, the Maine Celtics, playing in the G League Finals for the first time in franchise history, hosted their series opener against the Oklahoma City Blue.

They quickly capitalized on their opportunity, racing to a 33-14 lead entering the second frame. Maine played from ahead throughout the matchup, including taking an 84-61 advantage into the fourth quarter, leaving no doubt who would take the first tilt in this best-of-three.

JD Davison registered 23 points and 12 assists, pacing all participants in both categories in the Celtics' 106-86 win. A day after signing a standard, multi-year contract with the parent club, Neemias Queta produced 20 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks.

Jordan Walsh finished with 15 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Drew Peterson generated 20 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in the victory.

Game 2 is on Thursday night, Apr. 11, in Oklahoma City. That matchup will tip off at 8:00 EST.

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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