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・December 9, 2023 December 09 Dec 09

Celtics knock off Knicks 133-123, led by White's 30 points (16-26)

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Jayson Tatum - Scores 25 points FridayTatum ended Friday's 133-123 victory over the Knicks with 25 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 39 minutes.

ImpactTatum didn't have his best shooting performance Friday, but he still recorded an impressive stat line while also pushing his streak of games with 20 or more points to nine contests. The consistency Tatum shows on a game-to-game basis has been outstanding, and the star forward is averaging 26.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, while shooting 47.4 percent from the field, over his last 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Derrick White - Explodes for 30 pointsWhite closed with 30 points (10-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 133-123 win over New York.

ImpactWhite led the Celtics in scoring and played a pivotal role in the team's win Friday, as he was efficient from the field but also made his presence felt on both ends of the court, particularly when the Knicks attempted to mount a comeback. White holds a secondary role in the Celtics' offensive scheme, but he can deliver huge performances from time to time. He has scored in double digits in 10 games in a row and has also scored 15 or more points in five of his last six.

DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Julius Randle - Puts up 20 points vs CelticsRandle recorded 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 133-123 loss to Boston.

ImpactRandle is one of the most versatile power forwards in the Eastern Conference and tends to fill the stat sheet on a regular basis, but he had a tough task Friday while dealing with the frontcourt of Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis. Randle has scored 20 or more points in six games in a row, however, and he will look to extend that streak against the Raptors on Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett - Goes for 23 points in lossBarrett notched 23 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 133-123 loss to the Celtics.

ImpactBarrett cleared the 20-point mark for the second consecutive game, and while he's firmly entrenched as one of New York's primary scoring alternatives alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, this was the first time he posted back-to-back 20-point games since a three-game stretch between Nov. 6 and Nov. 12. His overall numbers are a bit down compared to last season in most major categories, however, perhaps signaling his role as New York's clear third-best option on offense.

DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jalen Brunson - Scores 23 points FridayBrunson ended Friday's 133-123 loss to Boston with 23 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

ImpactBrunson scored at least 20 points for the fourth consecutive game and the 13th time over his last 14 appearances, as he's been one of the most consistent scoring guards in the league this season. His contributions in other categories have been scarce, but he earns most of his value through his scoring prowess. He's averaging 26.1 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field in that aforementioned 14-game stretch.

DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Scores efficiently in returnPorzingis (calf) supplied 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 29 minutes in Friday's 133-123 win over the Knicks.

ImpactThough he didn't provide much production in the rebounds and blocks categories like he typically does, Porzingis turned in an otherwise stellar fantasy line in his return from a four-game absence due to a left calf strain. He took back his spot in the starting five from Al Horford and finished right around his season average in minutes (30.2 per game). Fantasy managers who had any reservations about activating Porzingis for Friday's game should feel more comfortable doing so heading into the Celtics' upcoming four-game week that kicks off with a home matchup Tuesday versus the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Derrick White's 30 points carries Celtics past Knicks 133-123; Boston's Brown ejected with 2 Ts

Derrick White scored 30 points and Kristaps Porzingis had 21 in his return to the lineup after missing four games with a strained left calf to lead the Boston Celtics to a 133-123...

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