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Derrick White's historic game leads Celtics past Jazz
2 Jan
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 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.
The Jazz fought hard, with Keyonte George leading the charge with 37 points despite being a late addition due to illness. Jusuf Nurkic posted a season-high 26 points, and Lauri Markkanen added 22. However, Utah's 13 turnovers, which resulted in 23 points for Boston, proved too costly in the game.
