Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Impress NBA Fans as Celtics Beat DeMar DeRozan, Bulls

Andrew PetersFebruary 23, 2024

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After some time off during the NBA All-Star break, the top team in the East didn't miss a beat. The Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls in dominant fashion Friday night, 129-112 on the road.

The win came from an all-around great performance from Boston's starters. Derrick White led the way with 28 points, five assists, three blocks and two steals, once again proving his value to the Celtics. Jayson Tatum added 24 points, Jaylen Brown picked up 21 and Kristaps Porzingis notched 14.

The Celtics seemed to have fresh legs after the All-Star break, and now they're looking to ride the momentum into the second half of the season.

Celtics on NBC Sports Boston @NBCSCeltics
JT playing with his food 😳😳 <a href="https://t.co/KOqBcgwVQN">pic.twitter.com/KOqBcgwVQN</a>

Boston Celtics @celtics
Chase down 😤 <a href="https://t.co/YEFRei6n71">pic.twitter.com/YEFRei6n71</a>

Dan Greenberg @StoolGreenie
And suddenly, the Celtics lead by 19

Hazz Emperor @HazzEmperor
The bulls have so many good players but the just can't compare to the celtics

Jon Kelly @MayoIsWhack
The <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a> when they remember they're the best team in the NBA <a href="https://t.co/34ShMt3gAY">pic.twitter.com/34ShMt3gAY</a>

ℍ𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣☘️ @HunterCeltics
Celts let go of the rope in the 2nd quarter but they have dominated the rest of this game

Karan @ksenguptaa
Derrick white on a heater feels like I'm watching Klay Thompson

Izaan Rizwan @IzaanRizwan
Derrick White creating his own offense at a very strong level. Such a different player this year.

Dan Greenberg @StoolGreenie
When Tatum is making his side step 3 you officially have no shot

Pull up shoot  @NElGHT_
That Jayson Tatum fella might have a career in this basketball thing. Solid player

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Somewhat quietly, this has been a monster Derrick White game: 25 points on 8-12 FGs, 5-9 3Ps 4 assists 3 blocks 2 steals

DanielAndradeCNC 🇦🇹🐭🎺🏟🚩🎮👨🏻‍💻🏍 @daniandradecnc
BEAT THE CHICAGO LET'S GO CELTICS <a href="https://t.co/EfjZzeCqBG">pic.twitter.com/EfjZzeCqBG</a>

With the win, the Celtics improved to 44-12 on the season and hold a firm lead in the Eastern Conference as well as the best record in the league. Boston is getting hot at the right time, winning its last seven games and looking to extend that streak against the New York Knicks on Saturday.

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