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Celtics-Knicks recap: White steps up as C's stay alive with Game 5 rout

Derrick White dropped a game-high 34 points in the Celtics' 127-102 victory.

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What to Know

  • Knicks lead series 3-2 heading into Game 6 in New York.
  • Derrick White delivered a game-high 34 points with seven 3-pointers.
  • Jaylen Brown notched 26 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds.
  • Luke Kornet recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks off the bench.
  • Game 6 scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Friday at Madison Square Garden.

BOSTON -- The Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics stayed alive with a thrilling 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Wednesday's Game 5 at TD Garden.

Derrick White (34 points) and Jaylen Brown (26 points) paced Boston in the scoring column with Tatum out. Luke Kornet was sensational off the bench, recording 10 points with nine rebounds and seven blocks.

The series will shift back to New York for Game 6 on Friday night. Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Game 5:

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