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Celtics-Rockets recap: White, Tatum stay hot in C's win

Derrick White dropped a team-high 23 points in Boston's 109-86 win.

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What to Know

  • Celtics are 2-0 to start their challenging four-game trip out west.
  • Derrick White notched a team-high 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting from 3-point range.
  • Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard pitched in 20 points apiece with four 3-pointers each.
  • Kristaps Porzingis recorded 11 points and five rebounds in his return from a four-game absence.
  • C's will return to action Sunday vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Boston Celtics' challenging four-game trip out west is off to a perfect start as they took down the Houston Rockets on the second night of their back-to-back, 109-86.

Derrick White led the way in Friday's matchup with 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting from 3-point range. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 points and four 3-pointers apiece with Jaylen Brown (shoulder) and Al Horford (rest) out.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of the C's win:

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