Abby Chin caught up with Neemias Queta after the ‘stay ready group’ was able to take down the Raptors 115-111 to improve to 4-0 in preseason play.
What to Know
- No starters, no problem: Five Celtics players scored in double figures.
- Drew Peterson dropped a game-high 23 points off the bench for Boston.
- Lonnie Walker IV made his case for a roster spot with 20 points.
- Payton Pritchard (19 points, 9 assists) dominated early and often.
- Next up: Celtics preseason finale Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET in Toronto.
The Boston Celtics remain undefeated in the preseason after an entertaining 115-111 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
The C's rested their starters, so the "Stay Ready Crew" got its chance to shine at TD Garden. It did just that with five Celtics players scoring in double figures: Drew Peterson (23 points), Lonnie Walker IV (20 points), Payton Pritchard (19 points), Jordan Walsh (16 points), and Neemias Queta (12 points).
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Pritchard was 5-of-11 from 3-point range while dishing a game-high nine assists. Queta led all players with 15 rebounds, including six offensive boards.
Boston will look to finish its preseason a perfect 5-0 when it visits Toronto for a rematch on Tuesday night. Tip-off for that matchup is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Check out our live blog below for a recap of Sunday's preseason tilt.
