Celtics' Derrick White: Not listed on injury report
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White (knee) isn't listed on Boston's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
White didn't suit up for Saturday's win in Brooklyn, the second night of a back-to-back set, but he'll be available for Tuesday's rematch. Since the All-Star break (12 games), White has averaged 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks in 34.6 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Officially ruled out
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White (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.
White has been downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday due to a left knee contusion. The 30-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's rematch with Brooklyn.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Unlikely to play against Brooklyn
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White is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to a left knee contusion, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White is expected to sit out the second leg of Boston's back-to-back Saturday due to a left knee injury. If White is officially downgraded to out, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are likely to receive increased playing time.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Solid two-way display
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White registered 18 points (7-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 103-91 win over the Heat.
Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday led the way for the Celtics in scoring, but White posted a solid stat line and continues to find a way to leave his mark on both ends of the court. This was his third straight game with at least two threes and at least two steals and/or blocks, complementing his regular contributions in the scoring, passing and rebounding columns. White is averaging 19.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Good to go against Miami
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White (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a left knee contusion. He's been cleared to play Friday and should have a prominent role in the Celtics' offense due to Jaylen Brown (knee) being ruled out. White has shot 44.5 percent from three on 10.0 3PA/G since the All-Star break, and over that span he has averaged 19.2 points, 4.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over 34.4 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Iffy against Miami
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White is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Heat due to a left knee contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 27 due to a left knee injury. If White is ultimately downgraded to out, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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White produced 22 points (7-14 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 37 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 118-112 loss to the Thunder.
White stuffed the stat sheet Wednesday, pacing the Celtics in steals and co-leading the team in blocks alongside Jaylen Brown. Over 11 games following the All-Star break, White has averaged 19.2 points, 4.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 0.9 blocks and 4.5 three-pointers in 34.5 minutes while shooting 44.5 percent from long range. The 30-year-old combo guard should continue seeing a boost in usage until Kristaps Porzingis (illness) returns to the fold.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Dishes out 10 dimes
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White recorded 18 points (6-16 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Monday's 114-108 victory over the Jazz.
White embraced a bigger role in the playmaking department and thrived as the main floor general, delivering a double-double and ending just one assist away from matching his season-high mark in that output. White has been employed in several roles this season and thrived in each, making him a reliable fantasy contributor due to his ability to chip in across the board. He's averaging 18.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game since the end of the All-Star break.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Cleared to return Thursday
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White (teeth) will start the second half of Thursday's game against the 76ers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White lost a tooth after taking an elbow to the face from an opposing player in the second quarter, though he's set to return for the final half. The combo guard should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Probable to return Thursday
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White (teeth) is probable to return during Thursday's game against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
White lost a tooth after taking an elbow to the face from an opposing player in the second quarter. The combo guard briefly visited the locker room after leaving the court with a towel over his face, though he will likely return.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Erupts for season-high 41 points
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White had 41 points (14-26 FG, 9-17 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers.
White caught fire Wednesday, connecting on nine triples as he scored a season-high 41 points. After struggling through the month of January, White has been able to rediscover his best form over the past month, averaging 19.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 4.5 three-pointers. He has missed just three games all season and continues to be one of the most durable players in the league.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Upgraded to available
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White (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
A back contusion won't stop White from suiting up Wednesday, and the star guard should see plenty of playmaking opportunities in the absences of Jayson Tatum (shoulder) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Across his last six outings, White has averaged 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 4.7 three-pointers in 34.4 minutes.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Working through back injury
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White is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a low back contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White has missed only three games this season, and he's likely to take the floor Wednesday despite being on the injury report due to a back injury. White's presence will be crucial for the Celtics if they are without Jayson Tatum (shoulder) and Jaylen Brown (illness), both of whom are listed as questionable. White has shot 46.3 percent from three-point range on 9.0 3PA/G since the beginning of February, and over that span, he has averaged 17.3 points, 4.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 33.6 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Scores 16, drains four treys
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White closed Friday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers with 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and three steals across 41 minutes.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown carried the Celtics on offense, as they combined for 83 of the team's 116 points, but White still found a way to contribute, particularly with his long-range shooting. This was the fourth game in a row in which White drained at least four triples, and while he's not expected to carry Boston on offense in any given game, he remains extremely valuable for the team, both in real life and fantasy, due to his elite shooting and overall contributions. He's averaging 18.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 52.3 percent from deep since the All-Star break.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Drains six triples Tuesday
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White finished Tuesday's 111-101 win over the Raptors with 22 points (7-15 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds, three steals and two blocks over 38 minutes.
White was red hot from three-point range Tuesday, connecting on six threes for the fourth time this season while finishing as the Celtics' second-leading scorer behind Jaylen Brown (24). White also reminded fans of his defensive prowess, leading both teams in steals and blocks. White has averaged 17.7 points on 48.6 percent shooting (including 46.0 percent from three on 8.3 3PA/G), 6.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 0.8 steals over 33.8 minutes per game during the Celtics' six-game winning streak.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Second double-double of season
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White ended Thursday's 124-104 victory over Philadelphia with 16 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes.
White produced his second double-double of the season while grabbing 10 rebounds, one shy of the team-high mark behind Jayson Tatum's 11 boards Thursday. The 30-year-old combo guard's defensive stats have dried out a bit of late, but he's maintained steady averages of 17.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 3.6 three-pointers while shooting 41.9 percent from deep over his last 10 games.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Near double-double vs. San Antonio
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White finished Wednesday's 116-103 win over the Spurs with 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 39 minutes.
White led both teams in assists Wednesday and finished as the Celtics' third-leading scorer behind Jayson Tatum (32) and Kristaps Porzingis (29). White has gone 5-for-19 from three-point range over his last two games, but part of that has to do with the absence of Jaylen Brown (knee). Opposing defenses will be forced to pay more attention to Brown once he returns, which should open the floor up for White and the rest of the Celtics' offense.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Catches fire in second half
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White finished Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Cavaliers with 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes.
White had just three points on 1-of-7 shooting entering halftime, but he rebounded in the second half with 17 points, 15 of which came from beyond the arc. With Jaylen Brown in foul trouble and Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis struggling from the field, White provided the Celtics' offense a steady presence and helped hold off a Cavaliers comeback. White and the Celtics will return home to host the Mavericks on Thursday.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Produces 22 points in win
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White finished with 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and one block in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 122-100 victory over Chicago.
The veteran point guard sat out the Celtics' last game with a shin bruise, but White looked fully healthy in his return. He's scored 20-plus points in four of his last six appearances but managed a combined total of just 11 points in the other two, averaging 16.2 points, 4.5 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.3 threes and 1.0 blocks over that stretch.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Off the injury report for Wednesday
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White (shin) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Following a one-game absence with a right shin contusion in Monday's loss to the Rockets, White is all set to return to Boston's starting lineup Wednesday. With Jayson Tatum (knee) iffy against Chicago, White could have some more usage on his hands. Over his last six games, White has averaged 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 33.0 minutes.
