In the heat of a gritty 119-115 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White etched his name deeper into franchise lore. With just two successful three-pointers in the game, he shattered Isaiah Thomas’ long-standing record for the most consecutive games with at least one made triple. But here’s the twist: this milestone comes amid White’s most frustrating shooting slump from beyond the arc this season—making it the ultimate irony for a player known for his sharpshooting prowess.
\
White has been a cornerstone of Boston’s success in recent years, emerging as one of the team’s most reliable long-range threats. Last season alone, he set the Celtics’ single-season record for three-pointers made, sinking an impressive 265—narrowly surpassing teammates Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum, who had already eclipsed Thomas’ previous mark. Now, White has claimed another piece of Thomas’ legacy, extending his streak to a jaw-dropping 58 straight regular-season games with a made three. The run began early in the 2024-25 campaign and has carried through every twist and turn.
Embed X: https://twitter.com/celtics_stats/status/1994962159936373051
The last time White went without a three in a regular-season Celtics uniform? January 12, 2025, when he misfired on all five attempts against the New Orleans Pelicans. Just two days prior, on January 10, he endured an even colder night, going 0-for-6 against the Sacramento Kings. And while he did blank from deep in one playoff game last postseason—shooting 0-of-3 in Game 5 against the Orlando Magic (a win for Boston, thankfully)—his regular-season consistency has been unbreakable this year.
Yet, this season has tested White like never before. His three-point percentage sits at a dismal 32.0%, a far cry from the elite efficiency fans have come to expect. Despite the struggles, he’s remarkably managed to drain at least one triple in every single game. It’s a testament to his resilience: even on off nights, White finds a way to contribute from downtown.
Lately, though, there’s been a spark of hope. In Boston’s last seven games before the Timberwolves matchup—a stretch where the Celtics posted a solid 5-2 record—White rediscovered his rhythm, hitting 40.4% from deep on 8.1 attempts per game. Compare that to the season’s rocky opening seven contests (when Boston stumbled to 3-4), where he converted just 25.0% on a hefty 9.7 tries per night. Those early woes could have derailed anyone, but White’s ability to keep the streak alive through it all is what makes this record so poetic—and so ironic.
In a league where hot streaks define stars, Derrick White’s quiet persistence has rewritten Celtics history. He’s not just a shooter; he’s Boston’s unlikely weapon, proving that even in the coldest slumps, legends are born.