News about Derrick White

Blake Griffin wanted to return to the Celtics this year, but the six-time All-Star is 'enjoying life' while out of the NBA playoffs

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 27, 2024
On Monday, Celtics guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard appeared on Pardon My Take and spoke highly of the six-time All-Star, despite the fact that he does not appear as a free agent this season. Griffin played for the Celtics for 41 games last season but opted to spend time with family rather than re-signing, according to league reports. When asked why the power forward has been absent this season, White and Pritchard confessed to trying to bring Griffin back to the team. I'm not sure.' 'We begged him to,' Pritchard said on the program.

The Detroit Pistons lead by 21 points in the first half and lose to the Boston Celtics in the NBA's longest losing streak at 28 games

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2023
Since losing by 128-122 overtime to the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons' historic losing streak stretched to 28-straight games and counting. To add insult to injury, the Pistons lost by 21 points in the second quarter to tie the longest losing streak in NBA history. Following a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Detroit's unexpected streak had them sole possession of the NBA record for the longest single streak in league history.

Skip Bayless issues groveling apology to his wife for throwing a 'FIT' after Celtics' buzzer-beater

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 30, 2023
Skip Bayless was thrown into a Game 7 between the Celtics and Heat on Saturday, forcing a Game 7 between the Celtics and Heat, causing Skip Bayless to have a 'fit' due to the blowback from Monday. The Celtics lost the game in Boston, after winning the last three tournaments to recover from a 0-3 hole, with White's tip-in against Miami. However, before Game 7 was announced, Fox Sports celebrity Ernestine Johnson receptively apologized to his wife, Ernestine, who had apparently been shocked by his behavior during the Heat loss, which prevented him from nailing his prediction of the series.

Despite a forearm injury, Celtics' Malcolm Brogdon has been cleared to play in Game 7 against the Heat

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 29, 2023
The Boston Celtics received some encouraging news ahead of their crucial Game 7 matchup with the visiting Miami Heat on Monday as reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon was cleared to play after missing Game 6 due to a forearm strain. During the Celtics' second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Brogdon was reportedly dealing 'golfer's elbow soreness,' before aggravating the injury in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. While trying to recover from the injury, Brogdon went 1 of 13 from the field and 0 for 7 from deep. He stayed on Saturday, when the Celtics pushed the series to their seventh game in Boston thanks to Derrick White's dramatic buzzer-beating putback.

NBA. Game 7 of Boston's series with Miami Soar is priced at $700, down from a MINIMUM of $700

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 29, 2023
The Celtics are on the verge of winning Game 7 against the Miami Heat in Boston on Monday night, but anyone interested in the Eastern Conference Finals must pay at least $700 for the privilege. No NBA team has ever recovered from a 3-0 deficit, but the Celtics have a chance to become the first since Derrick White's game-winning tip-in at Game 6 in Miami on Saturday. As a result, ticket prices for Game 7 at the TD Garden have soared, with re-ticketing portals selling passes for as little as $704. According to the most recent survey, one VIP ticket on VividSeats.com is going for $32,666 - nearly the per capita income for American citizens. meanwhile, StubHub.com is selling a luxurious suite for $18,846 a ticket.

After C's victory in Game 6 on buzzer-beating tips, Celtics fans went wild in Beantown, forcing ECF Game 7

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
In the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics fans erupted in a raucous celebration of the C's stunning 104-103 victory, prompting a Game 7. After trailing 0-3, the Massachusetts franchise fell tenth of a second away from exiting the NBA playoffs and now sits just four quarters from winning a series for the first time in Association history. Fans of the Celtics partied around the city, with a section of fans celebrating Causeway St., just south of the team's arena, TD Garden.

After his 24 points weren't enough to stop the stunning Celtics, Jimmy Butler promised to improve in Game 7

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler remained tenacious in the face of a 104-103 loss to the Boston Celtics. With the C's facing elimination, Derrick White tipped in with 0.1 seconds remaining. Referees numbered the basket, with replays indicating that it was fine. After losing 0-3, Boston became the fourth team to play in a series. Now, the storied franchise has a chance to be the first team in NBA history to win a seven-game series from that position. Butler does not seem to be bothered by it.

The NBA Eastern Conference finals feature Diddy and his on/off girlfriend Yung Miami

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
During game 6 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Miami, Sean 'Diddy' Combs was seen on courtside in Miami with his on/off girlfriend, Yung Miami. The 53-year-old music mogul and his 29-year-old ex watched as the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Miami Heat 104-103, with Derrick White catching his team from elimination after they failed on a buzzer-beater shot to keep his team from being eliminated. Game 7 will be played on Monday, and if the Celtics win, they will become the first team in NBA history to reverse a 3-0 lead.

In Game 7, Miami will win the series and defeat Boston, according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
Despite his team losing a 3-0 series lead over Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra shone a defiant figure on Saturday night. The Heat beat the Celtics by two tenths of a second from a series-clinching victory when Derrick White led to a 104-103 victory. It gives the Celtics a chance to become the first NBA team to win series starting from 3-0 down, and Game 7 in Boston is scheduled for Monday night.

Jaylen Brown warns Celtics they have achieved NOTHING yet, with Boston on brink of NBA history

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
After going from 3-0 down to force Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals with Miami Heat, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has urged his team to make NBA history. The Celtics won by 104-103 and forced Game 7 on Monday night in Boston, as the Celtics attempt to become the first NBA team to defeat a 3-0 lead. Derrick White's buzzer beater gave the Celtics a 104-103 victory and forced Game 7 on Monday night. Brown came to a close in Miami on Saturday night, but he warned his team that they hadn't done nothing yet.

The Celtics beat the Heat 110-97 for their second straight game, prompting Game 6 in Miami

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 26, 2023
In a complete team effort at the raucous TD Garden, the Miami Heat were defeated 110-97 by the Boston Celtics. Boston, who had lost five of its last seven home playoff games, was facing yet another elimination game. Miami failed to close the book once more after leading 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals. They will be able to do so in Game 6 on Saturday night on their home floor.

Boston got the play they wanted on the final possession, according to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2023
When asked about his decision not to call a timeout on the final play of overtime in Boston's overtime loss to Philadelphia on Sunday, head coach Joe Mazzulla gave reporters a more straightforward answer. After James Harden had just given the 76ers the lead after conversioning a dramatic three-point shot on the play in question, Boston got the ball back with 19 seconds and two timeouts remaining. Rather than calling a timeout to advance the ball up to court, Jayson Tatum was able to get off a screen before being thrown back to Marcus Smart, who attempted the game winning shot. Smart ended up completing the last-second jumper but the ball was released just after the final buzzer expired.

Shaquille O'Neal and Barkley were left in tears after boasting about Stephen A. Smith's hairline

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 19, 2023
During TNT's NBA coverage on Tuesday night, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley were left giggling like teenagers, after 'Chuck' compared Stephen A. Smith to Boston Celtics star Derrick White due to his hairline. On Tuesday, White was sensational for the Celtics, leading his team to a 2-0 lead over the Hawks with 26 points in front of a home crowd that chanted 'MVP' in applause. However, when the analysts watched the clips back on TNT, two of their stars got the giggles.

NBA ROUNDUP: Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics over 76ers, while Ja Morant aids the Grizzlies in their victory over Nuggets

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 26, 2023
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics over the host Philadelphia 76ers 110-107 on Saturday after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds remaining. Joel Embiid had a 75-foot three-pointer to bring the game to overtime, but the clock was still in his hands when the clock ran out. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to 26 points, while Tatum added 18 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, and Derrick White had 18 points. Al Horford hit five 3-pointers for 15 points, Robert Williams III added 14 points, and Marcus Smart had 10.

After defeating the Celtics, Jrue Holiday scores 40 points to win Bucks 11th straight victory

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 15, 2023
For the first time in a decade, Jrue Holiday expressed exactly why he is attending the All-Star Game. Holiday scored 40 points and made a spectacular 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds remaining in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 131-125 for their 11th straight victory on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Holiday shot 8 of 12 from beyond the arc, with one from behind midcourt that beat the third-quarter buzzer to record a career high for 3-pointers.

NBA ROUNDUP: The Celtics are victorious in top-4 match against the 76ers, while the Rockets spit away a victory

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2023
The Boston Celtics, the NBA's top player, scrounged enough out of their bench to hold the Philadelphia 76ers at bay in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Boston beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-99 with three of the Celtics' regular starters out and Jaylen Brown set to join them soon. Brown, who missed the previous game due to a non-coviD illness, left the game after colliding with Jayson Tatum under the basket when they both wanted an offensive rebound.

NBA: Jayson Tatum steers Celtics to seven straight wins, Knicks lose in OT, Steph Curry shines

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2023
Jayson Tatum had 51 points, including seven triples, and the Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in three days, 130-118 for their seventh straight victory. Derrick White contributed 19 points and eight assists, and Malcolm Brogdon scored 16 on Monday for the Celtics, who improved to 33-12 on the season, the highest record in the Eastern Conference. Tatum was 15 of 23 from the field and 14 of 14 from the foul line.

The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-118 overtime, with Jayson Tatum scoring 44 points

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2022
With a 122-118 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics spoiled the premature party. The visiting C's snapped a rare losing streak in a longtime rivalry with Jayson Tatum scoring 44 points and Jaylen Brown adding 25 points and 15 rebounds. The Celtics returned from losing their previous two games, with Marcus Smart scoring 18 points and Derrick White 10 points.

NBA: Jayson Tatum helps the Celtics win, Antetokounmpo becomes Bucks' career free throws leader

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 23, 2022
The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 126-120 on Saturday night thanks to Jayson Tatum and Derrick White's 12 straight points late in the fourth quarter. Tatum had 40 points and eight rebounds. With four:08 remaining, he launched a 10-2-2 run with two free throws and put the Celtics up for good. White led the Celtics to victory for the second straight night, scoring 27 points, two shy of his career high.