White Steps Up with Season-High 30 Points, Near Triple-Double Amid Brown's Absence

Derrick White delivered a season-high 30 points (12-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes during the Boston Celtics' 146-101 win over the Wizards on Thursday. Stepping into a larger role due to Jaylen Brown's absence (illness), White nearly achieved his first triple-double of the season, falling short by one assist and three rebounds. He is expected to maintain a significant workload against the Lakers on Friday if Brown remains sidelined.