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.