Simons racked up 27 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes in Monday's 115-101 win over Chicago.
Simons shot 0-for-3 from beyond the arc and went scoreless in the first half, though he torched the nets in the second. The 26-year-old guard scored all of his game-high 27 points in the final two quarters, during which he knocked down eight of his 11 three-point attempts. He recorded season highs in both points and three-pointers Monday and has now scored in double figures in five straight games. Over that stretch, Simons has averaged 17.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 24.6 minutes per tilt.
Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Double-double off bench Saturday
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Walsh closed with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 146-115 victory over the Clippers.
Shifting to the second unit while Sam Hauser got a start at the four, Walsh produced his second double-double of the season, with the other coming Nov. 20 against the Cavaliers. Walsh's production has been on the decline in the starting five -- he'd failed to score in double digits, or pull down more than seven boards, in seven straight games -- but it's not yet clear if Saturday's effort will be enough for the third-year forward to regain his spot.
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Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Drains five threes in win
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Simons produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 146-115 victory over the Clippers.
The five made three-pointers represented Simons' best performance from beyond the arc since Nov. 9, when he went 5-for-8 from long distance in Orlando. The former Trail Blazer has drained multiple treys in six straight games, averaging 13.5 points, 3.2 threes, 2.7 boards and 2.5 assists in 22.3 minutes a contest over that stretch.
White had 29 points (10-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, a steal and two blocks across 37 minutes in Saturday's 146-115 win over the Clippers.
Jaylen Brown stole the show with his 50-point performance, but White was remarkably efficient in what turned out to be an impressive effort as well. White has scored 20 or more points in three of his last five outings and has gone 17 straight contests draining two or more three-pointers.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Drops 50-piece on Clippers
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Brown recorded 50 points (18-26 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five assists and three rebounds over 35 minutes during the Celtics' 146-115 win over the Clippers on Saturday.
It was an outstanding performance out of the No. 3 overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft. He scored in double digits in three of four quarters, including 19 points in the third frame to help the Celtics maintain their lead heading into the fourth. Brown's 50 points tied a career high that he set on Jan. 2, 2022 against the Magic, and the All-Star forward has stepped up in a huge way in the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles). The Celtics hold a 12-3 record over their last 15 games, and in the 13 games Brown played in across that span he has averaged 31.9 points on 52.9 percent shooting along with 6.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.0 steals over 35.4 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Coming off bench Saturday
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Walsh is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Clippers on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Joe Mazulla will shake up the rotation Saturday, moving Walsh to the bench while Sam Hauser enters the starting five. Walsh has been a mainstay in the Celtics' starting lineup since Nov. 12, but over his last seven outings he has averaged just 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds over 14.3 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Starting Saturday vs. Clips
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Hauser is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Clippers on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Hauser will enter the Celtics' starting lineup for the sixth time this season while Jordan Walsh comes off the bench. Hauser is coming off a solid outing against the Kings on Thursday, when he scored 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes.
White notched 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 120-106 win over Sacramento.
White wasn't particularly impressive as a scorer Thursday, needing considerable volume from the field to reach 16 points, but he managed to contribute in other ways. He's now snagged five or more rebounds in eight straight matchups and is averaging 5.9 assists over his last seven appearances. White has also recorded two or more steals in three of his last four games.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Gets hot from downtown
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Hauser ended Thursday's 120-106 win over Sacramento with 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes.
Hauser was locked in from beyond the arc after going just 2-for-12 from deep in his previous two matchups. He did all of his scoring from downtown Thursday and managed to grab five rebounds for a second straight game. However, consistency continues to be an issue for Hauser, who is averaging 9.7 points and 4.2 rebounds over his last six games.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Drops 29 points in win
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Brown provided 29 points (11-25 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 120-106 victory over the Kings.
Brown struggled to find his groove from beyond the arc, but that didn't prevent him from leading the Celtics with 29 points. He was also effective on the glass, as he posted his first double-digit rebounding game since Nov. 30 and his second straight double-double after dishing out 10 dimes Tuesday against Utah. This was a strong start to the new month after Brown averaged 31.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals through 10 December appearances.
Boucher (personal) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings.
After being away from the team for three games in a row, Boucher has rejoined the Celtics after tending to a personal matter. The 32-year-old center offers Boston some frontcourt depth, though it appears Luka Garza is gaining a grip on the backup role behind Neemias Queta.
Boucher (personal) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Boucher has missed three consecutive games while attending to a personal matter, but he could return for Thursday's road tilt. Boucher has not played since Nov. 23, so his return wouldn't impact the Celtics' rotation all that much.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Solid output in win
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Pritchard had 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 129-119 win over Utah.
Pritchard's final statistics didn't jump off the stat sheet, but it was a solid all-around performance for the point guard. If it weren't for an off night from beyond the arc, Pritchard would have had a shot at scoring 24 or more points for the third time in five games. He'll finish the month of December averaging 16.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 33.7 minutes per game.
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