The underdog Magic made the Celtics sweat Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. They even held a halftime lead at TD Garden. But Orlando lost steam in the second half, and Boston surged ahead, turning a competitive game into a 103-86 romp. Derrick White delivered one of the best postseason performances of his career, leading the Celtics with 30 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 7-of-12 from 3-point range.
Source: Boston Herald
Source: Boston Herald
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
StatMuse @statmuse
Derrick White vs ORL:
30 PTS
2 BLK
10-18 FG
7-12 3P
Celtics are 3-0 when White has 30+ in the playoffs. pic.x.com/YLQuROyvEj – 5:56 PM
Derrick White vs ORL:
30 PTS
2 BLK
10-18 FG
7-12 3P
Celtics are 3-0 when White has 30+ in the playoffs. pic.x.com/YLQuROyvEj – 5:56 PM
Jason Beede @therealBeede
Third quarter was actually not over! Officials reviewed the last play and award 2 free throws to Franz Wagner after a late foul. Wagner makes both and the 4th quarter begins right away.
Derrick White then buries his 5th triple. – 5:29 PM
Third quarter was actually not over! Officials reviewed the last play and award 2 free throws to Franz Wagner after a late foul. Wagner makes both and the 4th quarter begins right away.
Derrick White then buries his 5th triple. – 5:29 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Derrick White has 22 points with 7:29 left in the third quarter. No other Celtic starter has more than 8.
Now he knows how Michael Jordan felt. – 5:02 PM
Derrick White has 22 points with 7:29 left in the third quarter. No other Celtic starter has more than 8.
Now he knows how Michael Jordan felt. – 5:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics needed all these Derrick White points badly. Was their best player in this half. – 4:35 PM
#Celtics needed all these Derrick White points badly. Was their best player in this half. – 4:35 PM
More on this storyline
Bobby Manning: White said C’s have to stay disciplined: “Make them make field goals and not free throws.” -via Twitter @RealBobManning / April 19, 2025
Bobby Manning: Derrick White on Jaylen: “Looks good. Think he’s feeling good…we’re excited.” -via Twitter @RealBobManning / April 19, 2025
Bobby Manning: White said he’s going to let it fly if he’s open against this defense, and if they close out, drive and make a play. Said the #Magic’s defensive numbers speak for themselves about how good they are on that end. -via Twitter @RealBobManning / April 19, 2025
