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Queta Shines as Celtics Get 40th Win

Neemias Queta delivered a career-best performance with 27 points and 17 rebounds, helping the Celtics defeat the 76ers for their 40th win of the season.

Queta, who went 10-for-14 from the field and added three blocks without committing a turnover in 27 minutes, outworked Sixers centers Andre Drummond and Adem Bona. Jaylen Brown called it the best game of Queta's career.

Along with Queta's stellar performance, Brown contributed 27 points and eight rebounds, while Derrick White added 21 points. The Celtics improved to 40-20 on the season, winners of five of their last six games.