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Derrick White's defining play in Celtics' win vs. Pistons isn't the one you think

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Derrick White scored a season high 27 points. However, a play preceding his second-half eruption speaks more to his basketball journey.

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It's not recency bias to say the Boston Celtics just earned their best win of the season. Their 117-114 victory vs. the Detroit Pistons was an ideal way to head into Thanksgiving.

Before carving up the turkey, Derrick White dined on Detroit's defense. He buried seven of the 13 shots he hoisted, including 6/11 attempts from behind the arc.