Jaylen Brown delivered an impressive performance, tallying 31 points within three quarters, while Derrick White achieved his first career triple-double as the Boston Celtics, holding the top spot in the NBA, dominated the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 119-94 on Monday night.

Despite the absence of their leading scorer and rebounder, Jayson Tatum, sidelined due to a right ankle ιnjᴜry, the Celtics showcased their depth and resilience. White, contributing 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, secured his triple-double with a crucial pass to Payton Pritchard, who drained a 3-pointer with 6:25 remaining in the game.

Reflecting on his milestone, White expressed his gratitude towards his teammates, stating, “I’m not usually one that tries to chase stats or whatnot, but I saw that I was one away. I’ve been close a lot of times, so I wantеԀ to try and get it this time. Shout out to my teammates.” Pritchard also made significant contributions, adding 23 points to the Celtics’ sixth consecutive victory.

Kristaps Porzingis, returning after a five-game absence due to a strained right hamstring, impressed with 20 points and eight rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. Praising White’s impact both on and off the court, Porzingis remarked, “I think it’s hard not to love him on and off the court. He’s a unique human, a unique player.”

Despite a strong showing from Jaden Ivey, who led the Pistons with 21 points, and the absence of their top scorer, Cade Cunningham, due to knee ιnjᴜry management, Detroit struggled defensively against Boston’s potent offense. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla commended White’s achievement, highlighting his growth as a versatile player contributing on both ends of the court.