Neemias Queta recorded 16 points (6-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Monday’s loss to the Rockets.

Despite Mitchell Robinson being available after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Magic, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stuck with Queta as his starting center. The points, rebounds and percentages were good, but those rostering Queta likely hoped to get some defensive production as well. Queta played 26 minutes to Robinson’s 15, a promising development for those rostering the former if that minutes split holds.