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Queta Shines as Celtics Top 76ers for 40th Win

Neemias Queta delivered a career-best performance with 27 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers for their 40th win of the season.

Queta dominated the game, going 10-for-14 from the field with three blocks and no turnovers in 27 minutes. His 17 rebounds included 10 on the offensive end, outworking Sixers centers Andre Drummond and Adem Bona.

Jaylen Brown called it the best game of Queta's career. Brown contributed 27 points with eight rebounds and eight assists, while Derrick White added 21 points. The Celtics improved to 40-20, winners of five of their last six games.