Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta was ejected from Portugal's crucial EuroBasket 2025 game against Estonia. As he headed to the locker room, Queta was heard muttering, 'Fucking joke.'
Boston Celtics and Portugal's national team center Neemias Queta was forced to leave a crucial EuroBasket 2025 game prematurely.
Neemias Queta
Neemias Queta
Position: C
Age: 26
Height: 213 cm
Weight: 111 kg
Birth place: Barreiras, Portugal
With 4:34 left in the 3rd quarter, Queta received a 2nd technical foul for celebrating the made basket excessively and was automatically eliminated from the game.
"Fucking joke," Queta was heard muttering when heading to the locker room.
At the time of the ejection, Portugal was leading 38-37. The winner of the game will secure the EuroBasket 2025 playoff berth.
In 22 minutes on the floor, Queta accumulated 15 points (5/8 FG, 0/1 3PT, 5/10 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.
Queta has been one of EuroBasket's top performers throughout the group stage, averaging 15 points (60% FG), 8.5 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game, with an efficiency rating of 20.5, ranking 13th among all players in the tournament.
Edvinas Jablonskis
Edvinas Jablonskis began his basketball coverage career in 2017. Starting as a Daily Writer for BasketNews.lt, he steadily climbed the ranks and became a Daily Editor for BasketNews.com in 2021, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, Jablonskis has covered multiple EuroLeague Final Fours and international tournaments, including the FIBA EuroBasket, FIBA Basketball World Cup, and FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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