Celtics guard Derrick White posts 12 points in win over Magic
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The gist
Celtics guard Derrick White scored 12 points in a 108-97 win over the Magic on Sunday.
His 11.8 points per game is his lowest since joining Boston in 2021-22.
Background
Derrick White is a veteran combo guard for the Boston Celtics, where he has played since the 2021-22 season. He has been a complementary piece alongside Jayson Tatum and Paul George, and even Payton Pritchard off the bench, and his scoring has been streaky early this season. He has reached 30-plus minutes in four of six appearances but has scored 15-plus points only twice, and his 11.8 points per game would be his lowest mark since he arrived in Boston.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026White scored 5 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in 18 minutes in a 134-99 win over the Bulls.
- Oct 27, 2026White scored 16 points with 5 rebounds and 7 assists in a 125-124 win over the Nets.
- Oct 30, 2026White finished with nine points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 26 minutes in a 125-111 win over the Bulls.
- Nov 1, 2026White registered 12 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes in a 108-97 win over the Magic.
- Nov 2, 2026White scored 7 points on 3-12 shooting with 2 rebounds and 3 assists in a 93-109 loss to the Rockets.
Who’s saying what
- Caution
- RotoWire Staff said White has been underwhelming to start the season, averaging just 11.8 points per game, his lowest since joining the Celtics in 2021-22.
- Analysts
- Raphielle Johnson of NBC Sports noted White is shooting 47.4 percent through six games after a career-worst 39.4 percent last season, and said fantasy managers shouldn't worry despite his value not yet reaching his ADP.