TREVELIN QUEEN SHINES IN FIRST NBA START

By Osceola Magic Staff /December 24, 2024

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 23: Trevelin Queen #12 of the Orlando Magic celebrates during the game against the Boston Celtics on December 23, 2024 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Trevelin Queen made a statement in his first NBA start, delivering an impressive performance during Monday night's thrilling 108-104 victory over the Boston Celtics. Queen, who earned a spot in the starting lineup for the game, played 34 minutes and contributed 17 points on efficient shooting (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding one rebound, three assists, a block, and a team-high three steals.

Queen’s opportunity to start followed his strong showing in Saturday's comeback win over Miami, where he logged a season-high 18 minutes, delivered seven points, and made an impact defensively with four combined steals and blocks. His performance was impressive enough to prompt Orlando to elevate him into the starting lineup against Boston.

In his starting debut, Queen set season-highs across nearly every statistical category, providing an offensive spark and defensive intensity that fueled the team’s success.