The Celtics have gotten far better play from the center position this season than anyone could have anticipated. Neemias Queta has emerged as a legitimate starting center in the league and is a candidate for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. Luka Garza has proven to be more than capable in a backup role as well, and Nikola Vucevic was added at the trade deadline.
But still, it’s fair to wonder if that position will be exposed once the playoffs begin, and we got a taste of that on Sunday night as Boston fell at home to the Timberwolves with no Anthony Edwards, 112-102.