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Derrick White Ties Guard Blocks Record as Celtics Top Jazz 129–119

The 6-foot-4 guard’s seven rejections underscore his expanded roaming role under coach Joe Mazzulla.

Overview

  • White finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists and seven blocks in Boston’s win over Utah.
  • He matched the NBA single-game mark for a guard, joining a short list that includes Doug Christie, Tracy McGrady, Dennis Johnson and George Gervin.
  • Four of White’s blocks came against 7-foot-1 Lauri Markkanen, highlighting the size gap he overcame at the rim.
  • He scored 22 after halftime and went 9-for-9 at the line, as Boston cut its turnovers to eight against Utah’s blitzing defense.
  • Mazzulla cited White’s larger defensive duties this season, and postgame estimates put his blocks average at about 1.48 per game with Sacramento up next on Thursday.