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Neemias Queta thrives in first game since new deal: ‘Definitely feel grateful’

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On Thursday night, Neemias Queta was playing in the G League Finals with the Maine Celtics in Oklahoma City. By Friday evening, he was back at TD Garden helping the Boston Celtics destroy the Charlotte Hornets.

The quick turnaround wasn’t going to stop him.

“I feel like it’s about building habits. Good habits. Winning habits,” said Queta. “Being able to come out on the floor and play meaningful minutes on an NBA court is something that we [live our lives] for, and it’s gonna be important for our development long-term.

“So, the more minutes we can play and be able to contribute to winning, the more competitive we can be.