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Celtics Center Ruled Out for Monday's Game vs. Wizards

Monday's matchup between the Celtics and Wizards will tip-off at 7 p.m. EST in the nation's capital.

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After a 119-111 victory over the Miami Heat in their home opener, the Boston Celtics are back on the road. They visit the nation's capital for a showdown against the Washington Wizards.

The hosts of Monday night's matchup are 1-1 after earning a 113-106 win vs. Marcus Smart and the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Boston, 2-0, with its other victory, a 108-104 win at Madison Square Garden in its regular-season opener against the New York Knicks, has enjoyed a clean bill of health to start the 2023-24 campaign.

It appeared that trend would continue when their initial injury report came out on Sunday. However, Neemias Queta is no longer available for Monday's game in D.C. due to right foot soreness.

The seven-foot-center generated 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game in the preseason while showcasing his impressive blend of size, strength, and athleticism. He also displayed his impact as a screener, including on dribble handoffs.

Queta, the first player to reach the NBA from Portugal, is on a two-way deal and has made a positive impression on his new team, including head coach Joe Mazzulla conveying the following about him in a conversation with Inside The Celtics.

"He's done everything we've asked him to do, and he's come in every day, and he's worked. And I really like how he's gotten better and better each time he's been on the floor. So, we're excited that we have an opportunity to develop him."

Hopefully, he quickly returns to the court so he can continue to grow his game. Based on the nature of his ailment, one would think that proves to be the case.

Further Reading

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Here's Where Jaylen Brown Impressed Joe Mazzulla the Most in Celtics' Win vs. Heat

Joe Mazzulla Praises Derrick White's Performance vs. Miami Heat

Kristaps Porzingis Gives Glimpse of How He'll Boost Celtics Late-Game Offense

Jaylen Brown Teams with Johnny Cupcakes to Give Back to Boston

Celtics Embracing Sacrifice in Championship Pursuit: 'Have to Buy into That'

Under Joe Mazzulla, Celtics Rebuilding Brotherhood Between Past and Present

Candace Parker on Celtics Trading Marcus Smart, Maximizing Tatum-Brown Tandem, Pat Summitt, and the Sports Matter Initiative

Here's What to Know About Celtics' 2023-24 Schedule

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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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