BOSTON — There was no literally bigger question mark coming into this season than the Celtics’ big man rotation. But through the opening 15 games of the year, Neemias Queta has been a pleasant surprise with his impressive play.

Queta’s defense has been fully on display as he’s tied for first in the NBA in defensive at 98.9 with the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren. His plus-18.3 net rating is also the best among Boston’s rotation players. Queta was the expected starter at center coming into the season. But his evolution has exceeded expectations, and he’s still seemingly on the upswing.

“We’re getting so much better and more purposeful in our actions and figuring out how we can attack teams,” Queta said. “It’s a big difference from the beginning of the year to now. I think it’s a second natur

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