Celtics secure preseason win over Hornets behind Derrick White's strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Celtics improved their preseason record to 3-0 with a decisive victory over the Hornets on Wednesday at TD Garden. Derrick White was named the Name to Know Player of the Game, contributing 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. The Celtics dominated, leading for most of the contest, with Mitchell Robinson scoring 12 points and Neemias Queta adding 16 points off the bench. The team now looks to face the 76ers in their preseason finale on Friday at 7 p.m.
- •Celtics move to 3-0 in the preseason.
- •Derrick White scores 17 points in 20 minutes.
- •Mitchell Robinson adds 12 points and three blocks.
- •Neemias Queta has 16 points off the bench.
- •Celtics face 76ers in their preseason finale on Friday.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Derrick White is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Wednesday’s win over Hornets
"The Celtics improved to 3-0 in the preseason after blowing out the Hornets on Wednesday.
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