Derrick White led the Boston Celtics with a strong performance against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. He scored 21 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and played for 43 minutes. Despite his efforts, the Celtics lost 119-115.
What It Means
White’s 21-point game marked another milestone as he exceeded his scoring projection by 4 points. This performance is part of a streak where he’s consistently scoring over 10 points in games. For the season, White averages 16.1 points per game, ranking him third on his team and sixteenth at his position. He also ranks fifth among shooting guards in three-point makes, averaging 3.3 per game with a shooting percentage of 37.2%. Additionally, he’s been effective on the boards, finishing in the top five at his position in rebounds in nearly 38% of games this season.
