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NBA·RECAP·August 30, 2026 03:06 PM ET

Celtics' international contingent opens qualifiers with three wins

Two victories came by six points or fewer.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read
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What happened: One Boston player scored 16 points with nine rebounds, including five on the offensive glass. Another added 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench. A 20-year-old teammate logged a team-high 23:27 in the lone defeat.

Why it matters: The international minutes provide live competition before the Celtics begin preparations for the 2026-27 season. The varied workloads also offer an early look at players competing for rotation roles.

By the numbers: Three Celtics combined for 29 points, 20 rebounds and three assists while shooting 10-for-22 from the field.

What to watch: The remaining qualifier games will test whether Boston's contingent can sustain those roles before training camp.

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