Celtics’ Derrick White leaves in 1st half vs. 76ers with tooth injury, returns for 2nd half
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Celtics’ Derrick White leaves in 1st half vs. 76ers with tooth injury, returns for 2nd half

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Derrick White infamously gave up one of his teeth in the pursuit of the Celtics’ NBA championship last season. Then we got some glue, I put the mouthpiece on and we were good to go.” During the Celtics’ NBA Finals-ending Game 5 victory over Dallas White chipped one of his front teeth after getting landed on. Teammate Jayson Tatum said watching the play reinforced White’s toughness. But he’s a competitor, always wants to play.” Despite his bad luck on Thursday, White said it hasn’t convinced to him wear a mouthguard going forward.

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LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics
2 weeks, 1 day ago

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics

Al Jazeera  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 in a game where LeBron James exited the contest with an injury. Jaylen Brown added 31 points and …

Celtics’ Derrick White has teeth glued back in after taking hit vs 76ers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Celtics’ Derrick White has teeth glued back in after taking hit vs 76ers

CNN  

Boston AP — Derrick White infamously gave up one of his teeth in the pursuit of the Celtics’ NBA championship last season. Then we got some glue, I put the mouthpiece on and we were good to go.” During the Celtics’ NBA Finals-ending Game 5 victory over Dallas White chipped one of his front teeth after getting landed on. Teammate …

Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 each to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Takeaways Celtics: Boston had no trouble handling Houston despite playing without Jaylen Brown, who missed a second straight game with a shoulder strain. Rockets: Houston started 38-year-old Jeff …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?
5 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics are poised to return to title contention with their core players intact. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the team boasts a potent offensive arsenal and a suffocating defense. Despite some concerns about their frontcourt depth, the Celtics have the tools to overcome any challenges they may face. With a strong track record and a hunger …

Celtics star Derrick White gets hit in the HEAD while watching Deion Sanders' Colorado football team
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics star Derrick White gets hit in the HEAD while watching Deion Sanders' Colorado football team

Daily Mail  

Celtics star Derrick White was involved in a physical altercation over the weekend at a Colorado football game. White, who played for the school's basketball team from 2015-17, was in Boulder watching Deion Sanders' squad play their rivals Colorado State. Derrick White, seen on August 29, was involved in an altercation this weekend in Boulder White won his first NBA …

Derrick White chips tooth but luckily avoids major injury as his face smacks into the court floor - before Boston Celtics become NBA champions!
9 months ago

Derrick White chips tooth but luckily avoids major injury as his face smacks into the court floor - before Boston Celtics become NBA champions!

Daily Mail  

Celtics guard Derrick White chipped a tooth after a brutal collision with Dallas' Dereck Lively II in Game 5 of the NBA Finals - but said he'd gladly lose all his teeth to be an NBA champion after winning a title for the first time. It ended up being the endearing image of the night, with White the hero as …

Celtics show unselfish, championship mindset to put Mavs on ropes: ‘The job is not done’
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics show unselfish, championship mindset to put Mavs on ropes: ‘The job is not done’

New York Times  

DALLAS — On the final possession of the Boston Celtics’ mighty third quarter Wednesday night, Jaylen Brown dribbled in place on the midcourt logo and waited to start his move. “I’ve got to watch the film,” Jayson Tatum said, “but that was excellent basketball we played to start the third, especially on the offensive end.” With an opportunity to step …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Celtics’ block party keeps Boston rolling through shaky shooting: ‘We didn’t panic’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ block party keeps Boston rolling through shaky shooting: ‘We didn’t panic’

New York Times  

BOSTON — Derrick White chirped Jaylen Brown almost immediately after entering the Celtics locker room late Sunday night. “That’s cap.” Whoever deserved the block, plays like that one helped the Celtics survive the disappearance of what is often their greatest weapon. “That’s the most important thing, is take what the defense gives you, whether it’s a layup or 3.” GO …

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night. He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy. White, meanwhile, seemed ready to get back to work after making the …

Celtics head back to NBA Finals in more mature form: ‘We’re not satisfied’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics head back to NBA Finals in more mature form: ‘We’re not satisfied’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals INDIANAPOLIS — On a table in the center of the Boston Celtics locker room late Monday night sat a variety of beer choices for the Eastern Conference champions. And I think we are ready to put our best foot forward.” Punched our ticket back …

Celtics, Jaylen Brown locked in on ‘most important thing’ — winning
10 months ago

Celtics, Jaylen Brown locked in on ‘most important thing’ — winning

New York Times  

BOSTON — With 3:44 remaining in the third quarter Thursday night — the Boston Celtics versus the Indiana Pacers, TD Garden — Boston’s Jaylen Brown slid a pass under the basket to Oshae Brissett, who moved in for a demonstrative dunk. GO DEEPER How Jaylen Brown guided Celtics to 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference finals Now, this would be …

Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics. Brown scored 32 points, White made seven 3-pointers and added 25, and the Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. AP AUDIO: Brown, White lead Celtics’ 3-point onslaught, powering …

Celtics’ patience gives them room for error against Cavaliers: ‘We can just wear on them’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ patience gives them room for error against Cavaliers: ‘We can just wear on them’

New York Times  

BOSTON — The knockout required far more than a single punch. As long as we play hard defensively and make the easy plays and take the good 3s, we’re going to go on runs.” It’s one type of torture to fall to the Celtics at their most potent, when they’re splitting the nets, sharing the ball and defending with intensity. …

How the ‘new’ Derrick White keeps shooting the Celtics to victory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How the ‘new’ Derrick White keeps shooting the Celtics to victory

New York Times  

BOSTON — As the Celtics wrapped their final practice before the Cavaliers came to town, Derrick White was working on missing. “It’s important because it means usually the shots he takes are because we’re either out in transition, we’ve set really good screens and he has that, or there are two-on-ones and we’re making extra passes,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla …

Tuesday’s NBA playoffs scores, takeaways: Thunder figure out Mavs; Celtics’ depth shines
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tuesday’s NBA playoffs scores, takeaways: Thunder figure out Mavs; Celtics’ depth shines

New York Times  

By Anthony Slater, Tim Cato, Jared Weiss, Jay King and Joe Vardon The Boston Celtics easily handled the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 on Tuesday, even with an off-night for superstar centerpiece Jayson Tatum. ET Thursday in Oklahoma City Thunder create distance in second half after tweaking rotation The Thunder’s Game 1 win over the Mavericks flipped in the middle …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5

Associated Press  

BOSTON — If this playoff run is about redemption for the Boston Celtics, it had to start with exacting some revenge against the Miami Heat. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Boston played for the first time …

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. Boston now has full control of this Eastern Conference series, with Derrick White scoring a career-high 38 points on Monday night and leading the top-seeded Celtics past the eighth-seeded Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 …

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum OK after collision late in win over Heat and expects nothing less in playoffs
11 months ago

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum OK after collision late in win over Heat and expects nothing less in playoffs

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics were winding down a playoff-opening victory, but one of their biggest stars had just hit the floor. All-Star Jayson Tatum, who’d only minutes before notched his first career playoff triple-double, was going up for a rebound under a minute to play when he was undercut by Miami’s Caleb Martin, sending him crashing to the TD Garden …

Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics’ 119-94 win over Detroit
1 year ago

Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics’ 119-94 win over Detroit

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night. “I’m not usually one that tries to chase stats or whatnot, but I saw that I was one away,” said White, who also recorded his 5,000th career point with a …

Even after James Harden trade, Joel Embiid, 76ers still battling Celtics for top of East
1 year, 4 months ago

Even after James Harden trade, Joel Embiid, 76ers still battling Celtics for top of East

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — It was cool when it was just one loss. “But I have to look it up.” Mazzulla’s actual game plan would have Holiday front before the catch on Embiid to push him out toward the corner to make a double-team more effective, then Horford or Porziņģis would vary the timing and angles on their double teams to keep …

NBA: Boston Celtics Get The Better Of Miami Heat 119-11 In Rematch Of Eastern Conference Finals
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA: Boston Celtics Get The Better Of Miami Heat 119-11 In Rematch Of Eastern Conference Finals

News 18  

Derrick White had 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 119-111 on Friday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points in the latest matchup of the East rivals, who’ve met in the conference finals three out of the past four seasons. Derrick White …

White scores 28, Celtics outlast Heat 119-111 in rematch of Eastern Conference finals
1 year, 4 months ago

White scores 28, Celtics outlast Heat 119-111 in rematch of Eastern Conference finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — So much has changed for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics since their seven-game slugfest in the playoffs last season. Derrick White had 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Celtics rallied to beat the Heat 119-111 on Friday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points in the latest …

Future of Brown-Tatum tandem in spotlight as Celtics enter offseason
1 year, 9 months ago

Future of Brown-Tatum tandem in spotlight as Celtics enter offseason

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics began their season in chaos. “I don’t even really know how to answer that question right now,” Brown said. Focus on what the future holds and see where we are from there.” For his part, Tatum said he’d like to see the front office keep together a tandem that has made it to at least …

Celtics fall apart in bid for NBA history and now enter offseason of questions
1 year, 9 months ago

Celtics fall apart in bid for NBA history and now enter offseason of questions

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Armed with a raucous crowd and seemingly all the momentum after digging their way out of a 3-0 Eastern Conference finals hole, the Celtics entered their Game 7 matchup with the Heat eyeing a chance to make NBA history. Jayson Tatum rolled his left ankle on a layup attempt on Boston’s opening possession of the game, and he …

Celtics leave history untouched with Game 7 disaster: ‘We failed. We let the whole city down.’
1 year, 9 months ago

Celtics leave history untouched with Game 7 disaster: ‘We failed. We let the whole city down.’

New York Times  

BOSTON — This could have been one of the best nights of this century for the Celtics organization. They probably felt like a team of destiny after White’s stunning putback forced a Game 7, but the Heat took that steel chair to the forehead and kept on moving forward. We had opportunities, we just couldn’t get it going.” The Celtics …

White lightning gives Celtics shot at history
1 year, 9 months ago

White lightning gives Celtics shot at history

China Daily  

Jayson Tatum blocks a Jimmy Butler shot during Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Miami on Saturday. White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the …

NBA: Derrick White's putback lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Derrick White's putback lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Firstpost  

Game 7 is on the Celtics’ floor, a matchup that’ll decide who meets the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets in the title series The Boston Celtics were a tenth of a second away from elimination. White became the second player in NBA history to hit a buzzer-beater with his team trailing and facing elimination — Michael Jordan’s “The Shot” for …

NBA Playoffs: Derrick White strikes at buzzer, Celtics force Game 7 vs Heat
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Derrick White strikes at buzzer, Celtics force Game 7 vs Heat

The Hindu  

Derrick White scored on a tip-in just before the buzzer sounded and the Boston Celtics forced a Game 7 with a solid 104-103 victory over the host Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night. After Jimmy Butler made three free throws with 3.0 seconds left to give Miami the lead, Boston’s Marcus Smart had his 3-point attempt …

Derrick White hustled his way into Celtics history in Game 6: ‘All we could say was, Oh my God’
1 year, 9 months ago

Derrick White hustled his way into Celtics history in Game 6: ‘All we could say was, Oh my God’

New York Times  

MIAMI — At the moment Derrick White’s buzzer-beating layup fell through the basket, his father, Richard, could not celebrate yet. And all we could say was, ‘Oh, my God.’” Omg that’s my boy — Richard White May 28, 2023 None of the Celtics players had seen an ending like that before. And wherever D. White was, I ran to him.” …

Celtics’ Derrick White wins Game 6 at buzzer: How Boston forced a Game 7 vs. Heat
1 year, 9 months ago

Celtics’ Derrick White wins Game 6 at buzzer: How Boston forced a Game 7 vs. Heat

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eastern Conference Final game 7 between the Celtics vs Heat. Behind a stunning Derrick White put-back just before the buzzer sounded, the Boston Celtics won Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, 104-103, over the Miami Heat. My phone is already blowing up.” GO DEEPER Derrick White hustled his way into Celtics history in …

Derrick White’s career night to extend Celtics season rooted in message from Dad
1 year, 9 months ago

Derrick White’s career night to extend Celtics season rooted in message from Dad

New York Times  

BOSTON — As he arrived at the arena for Game 5, Derrick White received a familiar text. “You need everybody at some point to come up big, and Smart and D-White is the reason we won tonight.” White’s father remembered when his son won Eastern Conference Player of the Week in February when half of the Celtics rotation was out …

Celtics trounce Heat in Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals: How Boston’s peak basketball forced Game 6
1 year, 9 months ago

Celtics trounce Heat in Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals: How Boston’s peak basketball forced Game 6

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eastern Conference Final game 7 between the Celtics vs Heat. They’re still in a big hole, but they won again easily Thursday, 110-97, in Game 5 over the Miami Heat, with four of their starters scoring at least 20 points, and are now two wins from becoming the first team in NBA history to …

Celtics beat Hawks 119-106 for 2-0 series lead
1 year, 11 months ago

Celtics beat Hawks 119-106 for 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum knew what was coming and waited for his moment. His team leading by 10 with less than three minutes to play, he hawked Atlanta’s Trae Young as he dribbled on the right wing and tried to lead Tatum into a screen. The play ended a clinching late run and was the final basket of the night …

Celtics survive late rally from Hawks
1 year, 11 months ago

Celtics survive late rally from Hawks

China Daily  

Jaylen Brown gets fired up during the Boston Celtics' 112-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Jaylen Brown had 29 points and 12 rebounds and the Celtics capitalized on a woeful shooting performance by the Atlanta Hawks to hold on for 112-99 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Saturday. The No 2-seeded Celtics led …

NBA playoffs result: Recovering Jaylen Brown helps Celtics pound Hawks in Game 1
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Recovering Jaylen Brown helps Celtics pound Hawks in Game 1

The Hindu  

Two days after having five stitches removed from a finger on his shooting hand, Jaylen Brown recorded game highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-99 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Saturday. The Hawks trimmed a 30-point halftime deficit to 12, 96-84, …

NBA: Severely short-handed, Celtics still tops 76ers
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Severely short-handed, Celtics still tops 76ers

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum collected 12 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to lead the depleted Boston Celtics to a 106-99 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Blake Griffin, Grant Williams and Sam Hauser also scored in double figures for the Celtics, who played much of the game without four regular starters. The Celtics led 30-27 after one quarter …

Why Celtics’ Derrick White is the best little shot blocker in the NBA
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Celtics’ Derrick White is the best little shot blocker in the NBA

New York Times  

After seeing Spencer Dinwiddie dart down the middle of the lane earlier this month, Robert Williams feared for Derrick White. White preserved a win against the Clippers by meeting Paul George at the rim and redirecting his shot: “I try to tell people that I’m a shot blocker,” White told The Athletic after that game. And I just learned from …

NBA: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Lead Boston Celtics Past Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Lead Boston Celtics Past Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1

News 18  

Jayson Tatum had career playoff highs of 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-101 on Monday in Game 1 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Jaylen Brown scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and Kemba Walker added 19 points for the Celtics. The 76ers went on a 15-0 …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics survive late Sixers challenge to book spot against Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals
6 years, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics survive late Sixers challenge to book spot against Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals

Firstpost  

The Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 114-112 win over Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles: Rookie Jayson Tatum scored the go-ahead layup with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth as the Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 114-112 win over Philadelphia. Tatum made it 111-109 after catching …

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