Derrick White scores at the buzzer, Celtics force Game 7
Kevin O’Connor: The Celtics just won Game 6 despite shooting their worst 3-point percentage of the entire year. 20% — W vs. MIA (Game 6) 21.4% — L vs. NYK 23.1% — L vs. LAC 23.9% — L vs. ORL 25% — L vs. WAS 25.5% — L vs. ORL 26.2% — L vs. MIA (Game 3) 26.3% — L vs. PHX Saved by Derrick White.
Source: Twitter @KevinOConnorNBA
Source: Twitter @KevinOConnorNBA
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: 5 takeaways from Game 6 featuring Derrick White saving the Celtics season masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:44 AM
New: 5 takeaways from Game 6 featuring Derrick White saving the Celtics season masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:44 AM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
For the Celtics to come back from down 3-0 to force a Game 7 is some ghost of Red Auerbach type stuff. For them to barely win Game 6, on that Derrick White tip-in with 0.1 seconds left, is some help from the ghost of Bill Russell type stuff. – 12:34 AM
For the Celtics to come back from down 3-0 to force a Game 7 is some ghost of Red Auerbach type stuff. For them to barely win Game 6, on that Derrick White tip-in with 0.1 seconds left, is some help from the ghost of Bill Russell type stuff. – 12:34 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Here’s everything Derrick White said about his buzzer-beater over the Heat to force a Game 7 masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:33 AM
Here’s everything Derrick White said about his buzzer-beater over the Heat to force a Game 7 masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:33 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So many things about those last 3 secs. Incredible play by Derrick White. Horrible defense by MIA in allowing a free run to the rim to follow. Should there have been 3 secs left after Butler was fouled? And last, the advance the ball rule strikes. Just a horrible rule. – 12:23 AM
So many things about those last 3 secs. Incredible play by Derrick White. Horrible defense by MIA in allowing a free run to the rim to follow. Should there have been 3 secs left after Butler was fouled? And last, the advance the ball rule strikes. Just a horrible rule. – 12:23 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Q: Did you know it was good?
Derrick White: “It felt good.” 🙌
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/op7bg4RwY4 – 12:07 AM
Q: Did you know it was good?
Derrick White: “It felt good.” 🙌
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/op7bg4RwY4 – 12:07 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Via #Celtics PR legend Jeff Twiss: “Derrick White’s buzzer-beater tonight was the second in NBA history by a player whose team was facing elimination and trailing at the time the of the shot
The other?
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Shot’ against the Cavaliers in the 1989 first round” – 12:03 AM
Via #Celtics PR legend Jeff Twiss: “Derrick White’s buzzer-beater tonight was the second in NBA history by a player whose team was facing elimination and trailing at the time the of the shot
The other?
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Shot’ against the Cavaliers in the 1989 first round” – 12:03 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Fun fact but Derrick White is also from Colorado and grew up a Nuggets fan, so he’s also fighting for an NBA Finals berth against his hometown team. – 12:01 AM
Fun fact but Derrick White is also from Colorado and grew up a Nuggets fan, so he’s also fighting for an NBA Finals berth against his hometown team. – 12:01 AM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Al Horford: “Derrick White having that poise, it’s unbelievable. I’ve never been a part of a game like this.” – 12:01 AM
Al Horford: “Derrick White having that poise, it’s unbelievable. I’ve never been a part of a game like this.” – 12:01 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Derrick White asked about Celtics crunch time poise: “I don’t know if poise is a great word to use for those last 4 minutes.” – 12:00 AM
Derrick White asked about Celtics crunch time poise: “I don’t know if poise is a great word to use for those last 4 minutes.” – 12:00 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White: “I don’t know if poise is the word to use about the last four minutes, but we found a way to win.” – 12:00 AM
Derrick White: “I don’t know if poise is the word to use about the last four minutes, but we found a way to win.” – 12:00 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Shout-out to our @JaredWeissNBA on his Derrick White piece in @TheAthletic by the legend @TurnerSportsEJ on Inside! @NBAonTNT – 11:59 PM
Shout-out to our @JaredWeissNBA on his Derrick White piece in @TheAthletic by the legend @TurnerSportsEJ on Inside! @NBAonTNT – 11:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Derrick White said “it doesn’t do any good” to stand in the corner on the final play like that, so he crashed the rim and got the game-winner.
Said while he’ll get plenty of attention the next couple days, he’s excited to go home and see his son “who won’t look at me different.” – 11:59 PM
Derrick White said “it doesn’t do any good” to stand in the corner on the final play like that, so he crashed the rim and got the game-winner.
Said while he’ll get plenty of attention the next couple days, he’s excited to go home and see his son “who won’t look at me different.” – 11:59 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Derrick White with some great dad talk: “My phone is already blowing up but I’ll l’ll probably go home tomorrow, play with Hendrix. He probably won’t look at me any differently.” – 11:59 PM
Derrick White with some great dad talk: “My phone is already blowing up but I’ll l’ll probably go home tomorrow, play with Hendrix. He probably won’t look at me any differently.” – 11:59 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White said he’s looking forward to going home and playing with baby Hendrix: “I’m sure he won’t look at me any differently, so that will be cool.” – 11:58 PM
Derrick White said he’s looking forward to going home and playing with baby Hendrix: “I’m sure he won’t look at me any differently, so that will be cool.” – 11:58 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White: “It don’t do no good to stay in the corner there, whether he makes it or not. It came right to me.” – 11:58 PM
Derrick White: “It don’t do no good to stay in the corner there, whether he makes it or not. It came right to me.” – 11:58 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White: “If you’ve been around us this whole season, you know how close this locker room is. … When times are tough, it’s easy to kind of point the fingers, per se. But we just stuck together, cared for each other — and we got one more game to go.” – 11:57 PM
Derrick White: “If you’ve been around us this whole season, you know how close this locker room is. … When times are tough, it’s easy to kind of point the fingers, per se. But we just stuck together, cared for each other — and we got one more game to go.” – 11:57 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White: “The season was on the line. We don’t wanna go home. I was just happy we got the win.” – 11:56 PM
Derrick White: “The season was on the line. We don’t wanna go home. I was just happy we got the win.” – 11:56 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Derrick White on the key to Celtics comeback: “One game at a time.” – 11:56 PM
Derrick White on the key to Celtics comeback: “One game at a time.” – 11:56 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White: “We’re just happy we won. However we gotta get it done, we got it done. And now we’re onto Game 7.” – 11:55 PM
Derrick White: “We’re just happy we won. However we gotta get it done, we got it done. And now we’re onto Game 7.” – 11:55 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Derrick White: Smart flashed, Heat denied Brown/Tatum and nobody covered him, so he crashed.
“It felt good…(but) you never know.” – 11:55 PM
Derrick White: Smart flashed, Heat denied Brown/Tatum and nobody covered him, so he crashed.
“It felt good…(but) you never know.” – 11:55 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White: “It felt good. Everybody was asking like, ‘Did you get it off?’ And I was like, ‘I think so.” – 11:55 PM
Derrick White: “It felt good. Everybody was asking like, ‘Did you get it off?’ And I was like, ‘I think so.” – 11:55 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Move over bloody sock, there’s a new Game 6 hero in Boston
Check out Derrick White’s epic buzzer beater, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/27/wat… – 11:52 PM
Move over bloody sock, there’s a new Game 6 hero in Boston
Check out Derrick White’s epic buzzer beater, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/27/wat… – 11:52 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Blake Griffin playing the replay on his phone in the middle of the locker room with Derrick White and others looking over his shoulder.
Blake: “0.1!” – 11:41 PM
Blake Griffin playing the replay on his phone in the middle of the locker room with Derrick White and others looking over his shoulder.
Blake: “0.1!” – 11:41 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Derrick White saves the Celtics and forces a Game 7 with a miracle shot at the horn
More on a thrilling Game 6 victory for Boston, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/derrick-… – 11:40 PM
Derrick White saves the Celtics and forces a Game 7 with a miracle shot at the horn
More on a thrilling Game 6 victory for Boston, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/derrick-… – 11:40 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Derrick White’s buzzer-beater tonight was the second in NBA history by a player whose team was facing elimination and trailing at the time the of the shot
The other?
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Shot’ against the Cavaliers in the 1989 First Round – 11:38 PM
Derrick White’s buzzer-beater tonight was the second in NBA history by a player whose team was facing elimination and trailing at the time the of the shot
The other?
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Shot’ against the Cavaliers in the 1989 First Round – 11:38 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White saves the Celtics’ season with buzzer-beater to force Game 7 against the Heat masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:35 PM
Derrick White saves the Celtics’ season with buzzer-beater to force Game 7 against the Heat masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:35 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown shows up early to the mic, still in his jersey, to talk about The Putback:
“It all happened so fast that I couldn’t really tell. I know Smart shot it and I thought it was good. Derrick White like a flash of lightning just came out of nowhere and saved the day man.” – 11:35 PM
Jaylen Brown shows up early to the mic, still in his jersey, to talk about The Putback:
“It all happened so fast that I couldn’t really tell. I know Smart shot it and I thought it was good. Derrick White like a flash of lightning just came out of nowhere and saved the day man.” – 11:35 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Jaylen, smiling: “Derrick White, like a splash of lightning, came out of nowhere and saved the day.” – 11:35 PM
Jaylen, smiling: “Derrick White, like a splash of lightning, came out of nowhere and saved the day.” – 11:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jaylen Brown: “Derrick White just came out of nowhere like a flash of lightning and saved the day. Just an incredible play.” – 11:34 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Derrick White just came out of nowhere like a flash of lightning and saved the day. Just an incredible play.” – 11:34 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “Derrick White, like a flash of lightning, came out of nowhere and saved the day. Incredible play.” – 11:34 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Derrick White, like a flash of lightning, came out of nowhere and saved the day. Incredible play.” – 11:34 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown quick to the podium: “Smart shot it. I thought it was good, then Derrick White like a flash of lightning came out of nowhere and saved the day.” – 11:34 PM
Jaylen Brown quick to the podium: “Smart shot it. I thought it was good, then Derrick White like a flash of lightning came out of nowhere and saved the day.” – 11:34 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Buzzer Beaters to Stave off Elimination
NBA History
Derrick White Tonight
Kawhi Leonard 2019 Conf Semis
Jerryd Bayless 2015 1st Rd
Michael Jordan 1989 1st Rd
Elgin Baylor 1964 Div Semis
Cliff Hagan 1957 NBA Finals – 11:31 PM
Buzzer Beaters to Stave off Elimination
NBA History
Derrick White Tonight
Kawhi Leonard 2019 Conf Semis
Jerryd Bayless 2015 1st Rd
Michael Jordan 1989 1st Rd
Elgin Baylor 1964 Div Semis
Cliff Hagan 1957 NBA Finals – 11:31 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
What went through Joe Mazzulla’s mind when Derrick White hit the game-winner?
“Nothing. Game 7.” – 11:30 PM
What went through Joe Mazzulla’s mind when Derrick White hit the game-winner?
“Nothing. Game 7.” – 11:30 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
WATCH: Derrick White saves Celtics’ season with game-winning tip to force Game 7 of Eastern Conference Finals
cbssports.com/nba/news/watch… – 11:30 PM
WATCH: Derrick White saves Celtics’ season with game-winning tip to force Game 7 of Eastern Conference Finals
cbssports.com/nba/news/watch… – 11:30 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
If, I repeat if, the Celtics win Game 7 and go on to win the title where does that Derrick White basket rank in terms of all time plays in Celtics history. It has to be up there with the best of the best. – 11:29 PM
If, I repeat if, the Celtics win Game 7 and go on to win the title where does that Derrick White basket rank in terms of all time plays in Celtics history. It has to be up there with the best of the best. – 11:29 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Derrick White at the buzzer sends the Eastern Conference Final to Game 7 #NBAPlayoffs
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 11:27 PM
Derrick White at the buzzer sends the Eastern Conference Final to Game 7 #NBAPlayoffs
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 11:27 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
I talked to Derrick White last NBA Finals about how he arrived at this moment…
foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 11:26 PM
I talked to Derrick White last NBA Finals about how he arrived at this moment…
foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 11:26 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
What an incredible effort by Derrick White, so many players would’ve just stood and watched that shot from the corner. He was phenomenal all game. – 11:25 PM
What an incredible effort by Derrick White, so many players would’ve just stood and watched that shot from the corner. He was phenomenal all game. – 11:25 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Epic Jimmy stuff down the stretch. Epic Derrick White follow. I’m buzzin and haven’t had anything to drink. Yet. – 11:23 PM
Epic Jimmy stuff down the stretch. Epic Derrick White follow. I’m buzzin and haven’t had anything to drink. Yet. – 11:23 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It’s really rare to watch a play, in the moment, and know that you just witnessed NBA history.
We just got to experience that. One of the great heads up plays in NBA history by Derrick White. – 11:23 PM
It’s really rare to watch a play, in the moment, and know that you just witnessed NBA history.
We just got to experience that. One of the great heads up plays in NBA history by Derrick White. – 11:23 PM
Scott Cacciola @ScottCacciola
Wrote about Derrick White’s humble origins last season: nytimes.com/2022/06/05/spo… – 11:23 PM
Wrote about Derrick White’s humble origins last season: nytimes.com/2022/06/05/spo… – 11:23 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Derrick White didn’t have a single Division 1 offer out of high school.
Played 3 years at D-2 Colorado-Colorado Springs and then transferred to Colorado. – 11:23 PM
Derrick White didn’t have a single Division 1 offer out of high school.
Played 3 years at D-2 Colorado-Colorado Springs and then transferred to Colorado. – 11:23 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
I even remember the time Derrick White went for 36 in the playoffs against the Nuggets. – 11:22 PM
I even remember the time Derrick White went for 36 in the playoffs against the Nuggets. – 11:22 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Joe’s “lost the locker room” gets a Game 7 on his home court as the Jimmy Butler free throw contest ends with a great hustle play from Derrick White. Incredible finish. – 11:20 PM
Joe’s “lost the locker room” gets a Game 7 on his home court as the Jimmy Butler free throw contest ends with a great hustle play from Derrick White. Incredible finish. – 11:20 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
What a 4th quarter performance from Derrick White.
My goodness. He was absolutely phenomenal in the clutch. – 11:18 PM
What a 4th quarter performance from Derrick White.
My goodness. He was absolutely phenomenal in the clutch. – 11:18 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That’s the first buzzer beater of the playoffs this season.
DERRICK WHITE.
Last time there was a buzzer-beater in the Conference Finals was Anthony Davis in the bubble.
Reminds me of Ron Artest vs Suns in Game 5 2010 – 11:18 PM
That’s the first buzzer beater of the playoffs this season.
DERRICK WHITE.
Last time there was a buzzer-beater in the Conference Finals was Anthony Davis in the bubble.
Reminds me of Ron Artest vs Suns in Game 5 2010 – 11:18 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jimmy Butler was 0.1 seconds away from pulling off a miracle.
Then, Derrick White said, “Not today!” – 11:17 PM
Jimmy Butler was 0.1 seconds away from pulling off a miracle.
Then, Derrick White said, “Not today!” – 11:17 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
That was Derrick White’s 5th tip-in in 101 appearances this season. – 11:17 PM
That was Derrick White’s 5th tip-in in 101 appearances this season. – 11:17 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Derrick White once told a funny story of how women used to tell him all the time “I knew you were gonna make it [in the NBA].” He never believed them because “I didn’t even know if I was gon make it.” Well young man, you’ve made it for sure. – 11:17 PM
Derrick White once told a funny story of how women used to tell him all the time “I knew you were gonna make it [in the NBA].” He never believed them because “I didn’t even know if I was gon make it.” Well young man, you’ve made it for sure. – 11:17 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White with tears in his eyes to @ALaForce: “I’m just happy. We ain’t done yet.” – 11:17 PM
Derrick White with tears in his eyes to @ALaForce: “I’m just happy. We ain’t done yet.” – 11:17 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Celtics just won Game 6 despite shooting their worst 3-point percentage of the entire year.
20% — W vs. MIA (Game 6)
21.4% — L vs. NYK
23.1% — L vs. LAC
23.9% — L vs. ORL
25% — L vs. WAS
25.5% — L vs. ORL
26.2% — L vs. MIA (Game 3)
26.3% — L vs. PHX
Saved by Derrick White. – 11:16 PM
The Celtics just won Game 6 despite shooting their worst 3-point percentage of the entire year.
20% — W vs. MIA (Game 6)
21.4% — L vs. NYK
23.1% — L vs. LAC
23.9% — L vs. ORL
25% — L vs. WAS
25.5% — L vs. ORL
26.2% — L vs. MIA (Game 3)
26.3% — L vs. PHX
Saved by Derrick White. – 11:16 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Derrick White made the BUCKET OF THE YEAR for the Boston Celtics. He saved their season.
Game 7 on Monday. UNBELIEVABLE! #NBAPlayoffs #Celtics
pic.twitter.com/ldf45lMxTU – 11:16 PM
Derrick White made the BUCKET OF THE YEAR for the Boston Celtics. He saved their season.
Game 7 on Monday. UNBELIEVABLE! #NBAPlayoffs #Celtics
pic.twitter.com/ldf45lMxTU – 11:16 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
DERRICK WHITE SAVES THE SEASON AT THE DEATH
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/RvIW84eNRL – 11:16 PM
DERRICK WHITE SAVES THE SEASON AT THE DEATH
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/RvIW84eNRL – 11:16 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
There will be a Game 7 thanks to Derrick White. masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:16 PM
There will be a Game 7 thanks to Derrick White. masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:16 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Holy shit, Derrick White. Game 7 in Boston on Monday. pic.twitter.com/Ks0iZgEwVJ – 11:16 PM
Holy shit, Derrick White. Game 7 in Boston on Monday. pic.twitter.com/Ks0iZgEwVJ – 11:16 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
BOSTON SPORTS HERO DERRICK WHITE pic.twitter.com/aDApDaUcoY – 11:15 PM
BOSTON SPORTS HERO DERRICK WHITE pic.twitter.com/aDApDaUcoY – 11:15 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Derrick White does they tell you to do in youth ball, don’t ball watch. Just attack the boards. He saves the #Celtics. We’re headed to Game 7. – 11:15 PM
Derrick White does they tell you to do in youth ball, don’t ball watch. Just attack the boards. He saves the #Celtics. We’re headed to Game 7. – 11:15 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
OH MY GOD. WHAT A HERO PLAY BY DERRICK WHITE. UNBELIEVABLE. – 11:15 PM
OH MY GOD. WHAT A HERO PLAY BY DERRICK WHITE. UNBELIEVABLE. – 11:15 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Derrick White’s put back at the final buzzer counts. Celtics win 104-103. Game 7 on Monday in Boston. – 11:15 PM
Derrick White’s put back at the final buzzer counts. Celtics win 104-103. Game 7 on Monday in Boston. – 11:15 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
OMG DERRICK WHITE WITH THE MIRACLE PUTBACK AT THE BUZZER.
A SHOCKER IN MIAMI. – 11:14 PM
OMG DERRICK WHITE WITH THE MIRACLE PUTBACK AT THE BUZZER.
A SHOCKER IN MIAMI. – 11:14 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
OH MY GOD.
Derrick White saved the season.
Game 7 on Monday.
Unbelievable. – 11:14 PM
OH MY GOD.
Derrick White saved the season.
Game 7 on Monday.
Unbelievable. – 11:14 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Holy cow. Smart’s 3-pointer rattles out and Derrick White’s putback at the buzzer is good.
Celtics 104, Heat 103. Final. – 11:14 PM
Holy cow. Smart’s 3-pointer rattles out and Derrick White’s putback at the buzzer is good.
Celtics 104, Heat 103. Final. – 11:14 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White saves the Celtics’ season. Nobody will care about that pick swap in a few years. Trust me. – 11:14 PM
Derrick White saves the Celtics’ season. Nobody will care about that pick swap in a few years. Trust me. – 11:14 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White just put it back at the buzzer to win it. A shot for the ages and the Celtics have forced a Game 7 from the most improbable spot imaginable. – 11:14 PM
Derrick White just put it back at the buzzer to win it. A shot for the ages and the Celtics have forced a Game 7 from the most improbable spot imaginable. – 11:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Derrick White among guards:
— 1st in blocks this season
— 1st in blocks this playoffs pic.twitter.com/kMDOCi2ncj – 11:00 PM
Derrick White among guards:
— 1st in blocks this season
— 1st in blocks this playoffs pic.twitter.com/kMDOCi2ncj – 11:00 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Every part of Derrick White is getting stops on Jimmy Butler tonight – 10:38 PM
Every part of Derrick White is getting stops on Jimmy Butler tonight – 10:38 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White took a shot to the face there but is slowly starting to get up after Butler threw an elbow right into his grill. – 10:37 PM
Derrick White took a shot to the face there but is slowly starting to get up after Butler threw an elbow right into his grill. – 10:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Boston hadn’t made a basket in over five and a half minutes before that Derrick White 3-pointer. Massive shot. – 10:34 PM
Boston hadn’t made a basket in over five and a half minutes before that Derrick White 3-pointer. Massive shot. – 10:34 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler, on the right wing with Derrick White giving him space, hesitated before driving, giving the Celtics defense time to get back. No points to show for it. Butler’s night in a nutshell. – 10:30 PM
Jimmy Butler, on the right wing with Derrick White giving him space, hesitated before driving, giving the Celtics defense time to get back. No points to show for it. Butler’s night in a nutshell. – 10:30 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
did not expect Derrick White to win a jump ball against Jimmy Butler – 10:19 PM
did not expect Derrick White to win a jump ball against Jimmy Butler – 10:19 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Now Grant William has hurt his left hand. Looked like he was holding his thumb after that rebound battle.
Then Derrick White beats Jimmy Butler for the tip and it looks like Butler’s legs are a little shot. – 10:19 PM
Now Grant William has hurt his left hand. Looked like he was holding his thumb after that rebound battle.
Then Derrick White beats Jimmy Butler for the tip and it looks like Butler’s legs are a little shot. – 10:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
When it comes to transition defense, Danny Green walked so that Derrick White could run. – 10:01 PM
When it comes to transition defense, Danny Green walked so that Derrick White could run. – 10:01 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White went vertical on Jimmy Butler and completely shut him down in the air. That’s a rare sight. – 10:00 PM
Derrick White went vertical on Jimmy Butler and completely shut him down in the air. That’s a rare sight. – 10:00 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
That last 3-ball by Caleb Martin…Don’t know if Grant Williams or Derrick White were supposed to go out and at least attempt to contest his shot. I know both weren’t supposed to be doing what we all are doing…watching! – 8:55 PM
That last 3-ball by Caleb Martin…Don’t know if Grant Williams or Derrick White were supposed to go out and at least attempt to contest his shot. I know both weren’t supposed to be doing what we all are doing…watching! – 8:55 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
TPA leaders in the 2023 conference finals:
1. Nikola Jokić: 36.33
2. LeBron James: 35.89
3. Jamal Murray: 30.5
4. Derrick White: 20.66
5. Jimmy Butler: 19.67
6. Caleb Martin: 16.07
7. Anthony Davis: 15.87
8. Austin Reaves: 14.56
9. Duncan Robinson: 12.91
10. Jayson Tatum: 12.47 – 10:27 AM
TPA leaders in the 2023 conference finals:
1. Nikola Jokić: 36.33
2. LeBron James: 35.89
3. Jamal Murray: 30.5
4. Derrick White: 20.66
5. Jimmy Butler: 19.67
6. Caleb Martin: 16.07
7. Anthony Davis: 15.87
8. Austin Reaves: 14.56
9. Duncan Robinson: 12.91
10. Jayson Tatum: 12.47 – 10:27 AM
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Jared Weiss: Jayson Tatum on Derrick White’s season-saving putback: “Ooooweee. Oh my God, that was incredible.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / May 28, 2023
Adam Himmelsbach: Tatum: “I’m still, like, in disbelief. That shit was crazy. But I’m glad we’ve got another chance.” -via Twitter @AdamHimmelsbach / May 28, 2023
Souichi Terada: Derrick White said his phone’s already blowing up. But he’ll look to get back home tomorrow and see his son, Hendrix: “I’m sure he won’t look at me any differently, so that’ll be good.” -via Twitter @SouichiTerada / May 28, 2023