Such is the case for Boston big man Neemias Queta, who does not get as much playing time as he sits behind Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, but when given the opportunity he usually makes the most of it.

The Celtics lost Kristaps Porzingis to an illness minutes before game time while Jaylen Brown battled ailments to both legs in the second half. Still, behind some clutch shooting from Derrick White and a crafty play call from Joe Mazzulla that enabled Neemias Queta to score a late-game layup,

Luke Kornet (personal) has already been ruled out against Toronto, so Tillman could be in line to share the backup center minutes with the probable Neemias Queta (illness) if Al Horford (toe) sits out.

Queta provided a nice lift off the Celtics bench Sunday, leading all second unit players in rebounds while finishing two points short of a double-double. Queta matched a season high in rebounds, having hauled in 10 boards on two occasions.

Good to go Tuesday

Queta (illness) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Queta is likely to return to game action after missing Sunday's win over the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness.

Downgraded to out Sunday

Downgraded to out

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) celebrates near Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) after scoring the second half of an NBA basketball

T he Boston Celtics will be taking on the New York Knicks today and they will be missing a few crucial big men. Both Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman have been ruled out for this