It is not all that often one has an opportunity to become part of history in life, but that is exactly what point Derrick White has with the Boston Celtics this season. The Colorado native could be part of the first Celtics roster to be repeat champions since the dynasty era teams of the 1960s.

In Boston's 118-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, guards Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made franchise history as the first two teammates to score 40 points or more in a game.

The Celtics were able to avoid blowing a 20-point lead for the second straight game due to some clutch shot-making.

Payton Pritchard and Derrick White combined for 19 3-pointers and etched their name into Celtics history as a duo.

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, coming off a stunning win against the Portland Trail Blazers. T

Payton Pritchard (41) and Derrick White (41) become first Celtics teammates to have 40+ points in the same game, per @Stathead. And there have been some Celtics