Celtics' Derrick White: Nears double-double as starter
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White recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 137-93 victory over San Antonio.
White led the Celtics in threes made while finishing second on the team in scoring and two rebounds shy of notching a double-double in Sunday's blowout win. White has buried four or more threes on nine occasions this season, including in three straight contests.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Does damage from three
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White provided 22 points (7-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 120-95 win over the Pacers.
White scored 15 of his 22 points on the night from downtown and has drilled 10 of his last 19 attempts from deep (two games). He's totaled double figures in nine of his last 11 appearances, averaging 14.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 32.1 minutes over this stretch.
White provided 20 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 132-109 win over the Kings.
White got hot from deep and sank his most three-pointers since Feb. 10, when he hit eight triples en route to a 33-point performance against the Hornets. His 11 assists were one shy of his season high, and he now has five double-doubles on the season, including four with at least 20 points. The versatile point guard also blocked multiple shots for the 19th time this season and has six blocks over his last four appearances.
White posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven assists and five rebounds across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-93 win over the Trail Blazers.
With Robert Williams (hamstring) remaining sidelined Wednesday, White picked up a third consecutive start. He paced the Celtics in assists and stepped up as a secondary scorer behind Jayson Tatum, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time since Feb. 14. As long as Williams remains out, White looks to be the preferred candidate to fill in for him in Boston's starting five, and White's playing time should be on the rise accordingly.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Pedestrian production in 2OT loss
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White logged 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 131-129 double-overtime loss to the Knicks.
Despite earning a start due to the absence of Robert Williams (hamstring), White still posted modest stats in the 2OT loss. White has certainly cooled off after his hot mid-February run, when he posted 21.4 points, 6.5 assists and 1.7 steals-and-blocks per contest over an eight-game span. With Marcus Smart (ankle) back, White no longer finds himself orchestrating the offense. The C's have lost three of their last four but will look to turn things around Monday night in Cleveland, the second game of a back-to-back.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Starting Sunday
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White is starting Sunday's game against the Knicks.
White came off the bench in four of his last five appearances but will join the starting lineup with Robert Williams (hamstring) out Sunday. Williams is expected to miss 7-10 days due to his injury, so it's possible White remains in the starting lineup over the next few games.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 16 in 24 minutes
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White chipped in 16 points (6-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes during Friday's 115-105 loss to Brooklyn.
Malcolm Brogdon missed Friday's game due to right ankle soreness, so it was a bit surprising that White didn't play a bit more given his success against the Nets. Regardless, White has been a valuable fantasy contributor lately, posting top-40 value in nine-category leagues over the past 10 games with 18.1 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Returns to bench
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White will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
White drew a spot start Monday with Jaylen Brown (personal) sidelined but will rejoin the reserves with Brown active Wednesday. In his last two appearances off the bench, White has averaged 17.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 25.0 minutes.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Decent showing in starting unit
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White closed Monday's 109-94 loss to the Knicks with 13 points (4-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes.
In addition to playing despite being listed on the injury report with an ankle issue, White also joined the starting unit with Jaylen Brown (personal) unavailable for the tilt. White posted a decent all-around effort in the contest but failed to connect from beyond the arc. His nightly fantasy outlook improves when Brown sits, but White is likely bound to a smaller bench role on nights when Brown is available, which is expected to happen Wednesday.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Will start Monday
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White (ankle) is available and will start Monday's contest against the Knicks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
As expected, White will suit up after initially being listed as probable and start in place of Jaylen Brown (personal). Before the All-Star break, White drew 13 straight starts and posted 18.5 points, 5.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 34.1 minutes during that stretch. He should garner similar usage versus New York.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Dealing with ankle sprain
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White is probable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a right ankle sprain.
White shouldn't be sidelined by the issue, but it may be something to monitor to see if it impacts his effectiveness. If he's indeed available, the veteran guard should slide back into the starting lineup due to Jaylen Brown missing the contest due to personal reasons. White drew 13 straight starts heading into the All-Star break and posted 18.5 points, 5.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 34.1 minutes during that stretch.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Efficient scoring off bench
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White notched 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block across 25 minutes during Saturday's 110-107 victory over Philadelphia.
White played a significant role off the bench Saturday, knocking down three of four shot attempts for seven points in the first half before going 4-of-5 from the field over the final two quarters as the Celtics pulled out the win in the final seconds. The point guard missed only two shots on the night and has now scored at least 15 points in eight of his last nine contests. He's also knocked down at least two threes in five straight.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Another double-digit game off bench
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White had 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime victory over the Pacers.
White finished three points shy of reaching the 20-point mark for the fourth time in his last five games. White has tallied at least 15 points on 20 occasions this year.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Returns to bench role
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White isn't starting Thursday's game versus the Pacers.
White started 31 of the Celtics' past 32 games while the team was dealing with numerous injuries, but with Boston close to full strength, he'll retreat to a reserve role. Across eight appearances off the bench this season, White is averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals-plus-blocks in 21.3 minutes, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him garner a larger role than that given the way he was playing heading into the All-Star break -- 20.1 points and 6.0 assists in 35.2 minutes over his past 11 games.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Will play Wednesday
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White (ear) will play Wednesday versus the Pistons, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla said White has a hole in his right ear drum but was evaluated by specialists in Milwaukee, who cleared him to suit up, per King. White's been on an absolute tear lately, posting 20.1 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across his past 11 appearances. His usage may dip a bit with Jayson Tatum (illness) and Marcus Smart (ankle) both available Wednesday, but White should still see a sizable role until Jaylen Brown (face) returns to action.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Probable vs. Pistons
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White (ear) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
White had trouble hearing out of his right ear following Tuesday's loss to the Bucks, but after seeing a specialist, it's been determined that he'll likely be able to play in the Celtics' final game before the break. White has been on a tear of late, averaging 20.1 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across his past 11 appearances.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Dealing with ear issue
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White didn't travel with the team after Tuesday's game versus Milwaukee and will see an ear specialist due to having trouble hearing out of his left ear, Jared Greenberg of Turner Sports reports.
White tallied 27 points, 12 assists, two rebounds and three steals in 43 minutes during Tuesday's overtime loss. The 28-year-old guard's hearing problems leave his status for Wednesday's matchup with the Pistons in doubt. If he is unable to suit up, his next chance will be after the All-Star break Feb. 23 against Indiana.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Steps up with double-double
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White amassed 23 points (8-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 assists and three rebounds over 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-109 victory over the Grizzlies.
With Jaylen Brown (face), Marcus Smart (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) all sidelined Sunday, White came through with his fourth double-double of the season while leading the Celtics in scoring. The former Spur has scored in double digits in 10 straight games, averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 boards, 3.1 threes and 1.1 blocks over that stretch.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Erupts for season-high 33 points
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White ended Friday's 127-116 victory over Charlotte with 33 points (12-19 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes.
White was on fire in the win, connecting on eight triples en route to a season-high 33 points. After a shaky start to the season, White is rolling right now, putting up top-20 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks. He has scored double digits in nine consecutive games, playing at least 30 minutes in seven of those contests. He is a clear must-roster player, at least until Marcus Smart returns from his ankle injury. Beyond that, there is a chance he sticks as a 12-team asset, thanks to his ability to contribute across multiple categories.
White finished Wednesday's 106-99 win over the 76ers with 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 38 minutes.
White stepped his game up when Jaylen Brown departed the contest with a facial fracture, and White delivered another excellent scoring performance. The former Spurs guard has now scored in double digits in eight consecutive games while surpassing the 15-point plateau in each of the last three, and he's averaged 17.3 points while shooting 44.2 percent from deep in that eight-game stretch.
