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NBA Legend Urges Celtics To Trade For $175 Million All-Star
It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics need a starting-caliber big man in the near future. Neemias Queta has been exceptional since stepping into the role, but it’s clear that his long-term place within Joe Mazzulla’s rotation is with the second unit.
The C’s erupted for a season-high 146 points in a 45-point bludgeoning, pushing their record to 13-9 and elevating them to fifth place in the East standings. Surprisingly, it didn’t become a blowout until the second half. Boston led by just seven points early in the third quarter, but a 20-6 run changed things for good.
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NBA power rankings: Thunder's lead shrinks in West; East is up for grabs with Knicks, Pistons, Celtics
NBA power rankings: Thunder's lead shrinks in West; East is up for grabs with Knicks, Pistons, Celtics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. We are nearing the halfway point of the season, which is a perfect time to roll out an updated NBA power rankings.
The Boston Celtics have won seven of their last eight games and are suddenly within reach of the top of the Eastern Conference.
The Toronto Raptors have been looking up at the host Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings for much of the season, but the Raptors will have a chance to pull even with the Celtics when the teams meet Friday night.
The Denver Nuggets are coming off a crazy win on Monday night without all five of their starters, and they’ll potentially have Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Ch
Jaylen Brown had 33 points to lead the Celtics, but he also committed a game-high seven turnovers, with three coming during the fateful fourth quarter. Center Neemias Queta gobbled up a career-high 20 rebounds.
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