That approach allowed White to block seven shots against the Jazz, tying Dennis Johnson’s record for most blocks by a guard in a single game. Including players listed as “guard-forward” in the Basketball Reference database, Tracy McGrady, George Gervin and Doug Christie also blocked seven shots in a game once each.

Derrick White scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics beat the Jazz in Utah, 129-119.

The Celtics fought back from a halftime deficit and took command in the second half, outscoring the Jazz 70-55 after intermission despite a poor shooting night from 3-point range (29 percent).

The Boston Celtics have spent the season rotating much of their roster through a revolving door of opportunity. On Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz, guard Anfernee Simons had his turn — and didn’t let coach Joe Mazzulla down.

Derrick White posted a never-before-seen stat line for an NBA guard — one that included a staggering seven blocks — as the Celtics beat the Jazz 129-119.

Derrick White produced 27 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 129-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.

There’s a lot of Boston Celtics influence within the Utah Jazz franchise these days. Danny Ainge is the CEO of Basketball Operations. Will Hardy is the head coach, and Austin Ainge is the President of Basketball Operations.

Derrick White anotó 13 de sus 27 puntos en el último cuarto y añadió un récord personal de siete tapas en una actuación única que llevó el martes a los Celtics de Boston a una victoria de 129-119 sobre el Jazz de Utah.