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Derrick White scores 22, and a third-quarter blitz lifts the Celtics past the Suns 97-81
Derrick White led with 22 points as Boston dominated the third quarter 30-11 and outrebounded Phoenix by 27 to secure their ninth win in the last 10 games.
- On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 97-81 at Mortgage Matchup Center after outscoring Phoenix 30-11 in the third quarter, including a 16-0 run.
- Dealing with injuries, the Phoenix Suns played without Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, who combined average nearly 46 points per game, while Boston was missing Jaylen Brown.
- Stat lines show that Derrick White scored a game-high 22 points, Neemias Queta had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Boston outrebounded Phoenix 61 to 34 with 22 offensive rebounds leading to 15 second-chance points.
- The result leaves Boston Celtics with a four-game winning streak and nine wins in their last 10, while Phoenix Suns drop to 4-7 in their last 11.
- This was the first meeting this season, and they will meet again on March 16 in Boston; Phoenix sits seventh in the Western Conference, three games out of third place.
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NBA: Led by Derrick White, Celtics roll over short-handed Suns
Derrick White scored 22 points, Neemias Queta had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the visiting Boston Celtics rolled over the short-handed Phoenix Suns 97-81 to extend their winning streak to four.
Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolPHOENIX (AP) — Derrick White scored 22 points, Neemias Queta scored 14 units and 13 rebounds, and Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to beat Phoenix Suns on Tuesday 97-81.
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Derrick White scores 22, and a third-quarter blitz lifts the Celtics past the Suns 97-81
Derrick White scored 22 points, Neemias Queta had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 97-81.
The Independent Online
The Cumberland Times-NewsBoston 97, Phoenix 81
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