Boston drops thriller but finds a new spark in Neemias

The Celtics fell 117–116 to the 76ers in a tense season opener, but Neemias Queta stole the spotlight. Starting just his seventh career game, he piled up 17 points and 8 boards in 25 minutes.

Joe Mazzulla praised his effort—because Queta rolled harder than a luggage set at Logan Airport.