Celtics' Smart out with thigh bruise for Game 2 vs. Bucks
Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been ruled out of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a bruised right thighMAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DERRICK WHITE #9 - SHOOTING GUARD - BOSTON CELTICS
18.4 PPG •
4.7 RPG •
4.4 APG
18.4 PPG
4.7 RPG
4.4 APG
Celtics go with Derrick White in starting lineup with Marcus Smart out for Game 2 vs. Bucks The Celtics will be without their Defensive Player of the Year.
MAY 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Will start Game 2 White will start Tuesday's Game 2 against the Bucks in place of Marcus Smart (thigh), Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.
Impact White has started just four contests since joining the Celtics ahead of the trade deadline and averaged 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists during those games. Payton Pritchard will likely see an increased role off the bench in Smart's absence as well.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Poor shooting costs Celtics late in Game 1 loss to Bucks
For most of Game 1 of their second-round series opener against Milwaukee, the Celtics did pretty much everything they wanted to on the defensive end against Giannis AntetokounmpoMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steps up in win White ended with nine points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 116-112 victory over Brooklyn.
Impact White finished with modest output, but he nonetheless logged his highest scoring game of the series. White was given very limited run in Games 2 and 3, but he tapped into additional usage with Jayson Tatum in foul trouble Monday. White shot just 1-for-11 from beyond the arc across the sweep of Brooklyn.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Solid production in start White closed with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 127-121 loss to the Bucks.
Impact With Jayson Tatum (knee) sidelined, White drew his fourth start as a Celtic and made the most of his increased opportunity by scoring 19 points -- his most since joining Boston. Over his last nine appearances (three starts), the fifth-year guard has averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giannis, Holiday help Bucks rally past Celtics 127-121
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday each scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 127-121 to take over second place in the Eastern Conferen...APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In starting five White will start Thursday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact With Jayson Tatum and Al Horford resting, White and Grant Williams will slide into the starting lineup. In his last start (March 28 at TOR), White posted 15 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one block in 41 minutes.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Celtics' Derrick White has acclimated to Boston's defense, team Derrick White's shooting has finally come around after a slump a few weeks ago.
APRIL 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Hot shooting night in blowout win White racked up 17 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 144-102 win over Washington.
Impact White was lights out Sunday en route to his sixth double-digit scoring performance over the last seven games. During that stretch, the backup guard has averaged 13.9 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Brown scores 32 points; Celtics rout Wizards 144-102
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Jayson Tatum had 22 and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 144-102 victory over the Washington Wizards in their regular-season home finaleAPRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brown, Tatum pair up to lead Celtics past Pacers 128-123
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 31 to help the Boston Celtics stop a rare late-season stumble and beat the Indiana Pacers 128-123APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jimmy Butler scores 24 to help Heat fend off Celtics 106-98
Jimmy Butler had 24 points, Kyle Lowry added 23 and the Miami Heat rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off the Boston Celtics 106-98 to stay atop a tight race for the Eastern Con...MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to bench White will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Miami, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact White performed well as a starter in Monday's loss to the Raptors, finishing with 15 points, eight assists, six rebounds and one block in 41 minutes of action. With Jaylen Brown back in the lineup, however, White will shift back to a reserve role against the Heat. He's averaging 13.3 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds over 29.4 minutes per game this season.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking to blueprint has keyed Celtics' 2nd half turnaround
The Celtics were a team in search of direction following a buzzer-beating loss to the Knicks on Jan. 6 that dropped them to 11th place in the Eastern ConferenceMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts 15 points in spot start White accumulated 15 points (4-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block in 41 minutes during Monday's 115-112 overtime loss to the Raptors.
Impact White filled in with Jaylen Brown (knee) sidelined. The former Spur made solid contributions in multiple categories, although he only made four shots in 16 attempts. Brown should return to the starting lineup Wednesday, sending White back to the bench.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins starting five White will start Monday's game at Toronto, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact The 27-year-old has scored in double figures the past three games and will start versus the Raptors with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee) resting on the second night of a back-to-back set. White has averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 26.6 minutes through 19 appearances with Boston but should take on a much more involved role in the offense Monday.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics Notebook: Jayson Tatum on Duke-UNC Final Four matchup, Derrick White breaking out shooting slump The
MARCH 28, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Back to bench Wednesday White will come off the bench Wednesday against the Jazz, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact After a one-game absence, Marcus Smart is returning to the lineup, so White will resume his usual bench role. As a reserve this month, he's averaged 8.4 points, 3.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.3 minutes.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Payton Pritchard has stepped up his game during the Celtics' surge, and it's time for Derrick White to do the same - The Boston Globe In the month since the Celtics traded Dennis Schröder, Pritchard has become a reliable shooter who complements the Jayson Tatum-Jalen Brown...
MARCH 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Celtics Notebook: Derrick White working on shooting struggles, Ime Udoka's tech Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 30-plus points Friday.
MARCH 19, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Curry injures left foot in Warriors blowout loss to Celtics
Stephen Curry went down with a left foot injury late in the first half and didn’t return as Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics routed the Golden State Warriors 110-88 on Wednesday...MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supplies eight assists White had 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-101 victory over Charlotte.
Impact White struggled from beyond the arc, but he made strong contributions everywhere else in the box. White and Grant Williams were the only Celtics to record double-digit minutes off the bench. While remaining in a seven-man rotation seems unlikely, White logging more than 30 minutes per contest can yield these types of performances. He is averaging a career-high 1.1 blocks per game this season.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics Notebook: Derrick White adjusting, Isaiah Thomas gets cheers Derrick White went from a losing team to one making a playoff push at the trade deadline.
MARCH 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Tatum nets 37, leads Celtics past Morant, Grizzlies 120-107
Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter on his 24th birthday, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
