What made Derrick White's performance historic against the Utah Jazz?

Derrick White achieved a rare stat line of 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and seven blocks, a combination never before recorded by a Celtics player or guard.

Did Jaylen Brown continue his scoring streak against the Jazz?

Yes, Jaylen Brown scored 23 points against the Jazz, extending his streak of consecutive 30-point games to nine, tying a record held by Larry Bird.

Who were the top scorers for the Utah Jazz in their game against the Celtics?

Keyonte George led the Jazz with 37 points, followed by Jusuf Nurkic with 26 points and Lauri Markkanen with 22 points.

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Derrick White's historic game leads Celtics past Jazz

2 Jan

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Summary

Derrick White achieved a rare stat line of 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and seven blocks.
White's performance was unique for a guard and a Boston Celtics player.
Jaylen Brown extended his streak of nine consecutive 30-point games.

Derrick White's historic game leads Celtics past Jazz

Derrick White’s extraordinary performance powered the Boston Celtics to a 129-119 win against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. White poured in 27 points, including a critical 13 in the fourth quarter, and set a career high with seven blocks. His statistical achievement of 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and seven blocks is a notable first for a Celtics player and a guard in NBA history.

Boston’s victory was also bolstered by Jaylen Brown, who contributed 23 points and 10 assists, maintaining his streak of nine consecutive games with at least 30 points, a mark previously held by Celtics legend Larry Bird. Anfernee Simons added 20 points, and Payton Pritchard chipped in 18, helping Boston secure their fifth win in their last six outings.