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Is backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta the team's temporary replacement for Kristaps Porzingis? With the Latvian center slated to miss most if not all of the portion of the 2024-25 NBA season falling during this (2024) calendar year due to a rare ankle injury he picked up in the 2024 NBA Finals,

Plus, Derrick White continues his strong play on both ends as the Celtics beat the Nuggets 110-103 to snap a two-game losing streak.

Queta (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works toward the basket as Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP

The Celtics downgraded Kristaps Porzingis minutes before tipoff in Toronto and started a surprise replacement in his spot.

Jaylen Brown had 22 points, eight assists and five rebounds to help the Boston Celtics end a two-game losing streak by beating the visiting Denver Nuggets 110-103 Sunday.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla kept his rotation tight despite the absences of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to injury.

Downgraded to out