Gary Washburn: #Celtics win Game 4 102-88, got a little hairy in the 4Q but BOS wins on a night when Tatum and Brown were below average (12-32 FG). White 38, Tatum 20, Brown 17, Holiday 11; Adebayo 25, Herro 19, Martin 18.
Source: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe
Source: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe
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Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White on Kristaps Porzingis: “I wish the best for him. You hate to see that happen. You work so hard. One of the best players in this game. I told him we got his back.” – 10:44 PM
Derrick White on Kristaps Porzingis: “I wish the best for him. You hate to see that happen. You work so hard. One of the best players in this game. I told him we got his back.” – 10:44 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White: “I got the ultimate green light so I could take some dumb ones, which I did. You just try to not do that and just play within the flow of the offense.” – 10:42 PM
Derrick White: “I got the ultimate green light so I could take some dumb ones, which I did. You just try to not do that and just play within the flow of the offense.” – 10:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White: “Every game I kinda had the same mindset of just trying to be aggressive and reading what the game is telling you. Not forcing anything and just doing what I need to do. I thought I got a couple of good looks early and the team did a good job of finding me and… – 10:41 PM
Derrick White: “Every game I kinda had the same mindset of just trying to be aggressive and reading what the game is telling you. Not forcing anything and just doing what I need to do. I thought I got a couple of good looks early and the team did a good job of finding me and… – 10:41 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White after scoring a career-high 38 points: “My teammates did a great job of finding me and empowering me. … A lot of those credit to those guys. I couldn’t do this without any of them.” – 10:40 PM
Derrick White after scoring a career-high 38 points: “My teammates did a great job of finding me and empowering me. … A lot of those credit to those guys. I couldn’t do this without any of them.” – 10:40 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Derrick White just went 8-for-15 from 3 tonight for Boston
He ties the franchise record for most 3s made in a Celtics postseason game in regulation
Ray Allen went 9-for-18 from 3 in a triple overtime game against the Bulls in 2009 pic.twitter.com/4axhlowp2T – 9:59 PM
Derrick White just went 8-for-15 from 3 tonight for Boston
He ties the franchise record for most 3s made in a Celtics postseason game in regulation
Ray Allen went 9-for-18 from 3 in a triple overtime game against the Bulls in 2009 pic.twitter.com/4axhlowp2T – 9:59 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics beat the Heat 102-88 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead back to Boston. Derrick White poured in 38 points to lead the way. A lot happened tonight, headlined by Kristaps Porzingis’ injury.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 9:58 PM
Celtics beat the Heat 102-88 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead back to Boston. Derrick White poured in 38 points to lead the way. A lot happened tonight, headlined by Kristaps Porzingis’ injury.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 9:58 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics beat Heat 102-88 to take commanding 3-1 series lead after monster Derrick White night. Now, all eyes turn to status of Kristaps Porzingis’ calf and Jayson Tatum’s ankle. – 9:57 PM
Celtics beat Heat 102-88 to take commanding 3-1 series lead after monster Derrick White night. Now, all eyes turn to status of Kristaps Porzingis’ calf and Jayson Tatum’s ankle. – 9:57 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
New playoff career-high 38 points for Derrick White. Just a dominant game on both ends of the floor for him. – 9:55 PM
New playoff career-high 38 points for Derrick White. Just a dominant game on both ends of the floor for him. – 9:55 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics offense has been poor in the second half besides Derrick White. Lead is down to 18. #Heat – 9:28 PM
#Celtics offense has been poor in the second half besides Derrick White. Lead is down to 18. #Heat – 9:28 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Celtics 81, Heat 59. Derrick White with 33 points for the Celtics. – 9:18 PM
End of third quarter: Celtics 81, Heat 59. Derrick White with 33 points for the Celtics. – 9:18 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
what if it’s as simple as derrick white’s hair was holding him back this whole time – 9:12 PM
what if it’s as simple as derrick white’s hair was holding him back this whole time – 9:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White is approaching best game of his career territory right now. His control on defense has been great and he’s coasting through Miami’s defense like he’s Neo in the Matrix. – 9:10 PM
Derrick White is approaching best game of his career territory right now. His control on defense has been great and he’s coasting through Miami’s defense like he’s Neo in the Matrix. – 9:10 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Derrick White has more than twice as many points (29) as any one else playing in this game. – 9:09 PM
Derrick White has more than twice as many points (29) as any one else playing in this game. – 9:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Derrick White coming through 🔨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/prEnP2nnuq – 9:07 PM
Derrick White coming through 🔨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/prEnP2nnuq – 9:07 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Thanks to Derrick White, who is by far the best player on the floor, the #Celtics are on an 8-2 run and up 66-43 with 5:25 left in 3Q. White dunked consecutive times on multiple #Heat players on cuts to the hoop. – 9:05 PM
Thanks to Derrick White, who is by far the best player on the floor, the #Celtics are on an 8-2 run and up 66-43 with 5:25 left in 3Q. White dunked consecutive times on multiple #Heat players on cuts to the hoop. – 9:05 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Derrick White had just 13 dunks during the regular season and he just threw down two loud, two-handed slams in traffic here in the third quarter. – 9:05 PM
Derrick White had just 13 dunks during the regular season and he just threw down two loud, two-handed slams in traffic here in the third quarter. – 9:05 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
A dunk from Jaylen in transition, a timeout from Spoelstra, and Derrick White struts back to the bench yelling “I got ’em again!” – 9:05 PM
A dunk from Jaylen in transition, a timeout from Spoelstra, and Derrick White struts back to the bench yelling “I got ’em again!” – 9:05 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Derrick White, cutting and dunking like a center pic.twitter.com/KCU3KaI7WQ – 9:04 PM
Derrick White, cutting and dunking like a center pic.twitter.com/KCU3KaI7WQ – 9:04 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Derrick White has gone from burying Miami with 3s to dunking all over them. What a game – 9:04 PM
Derrick White has gone from burying Miami with 3s to dunking all over them. What a game – 9:04 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White wanted the and-1 on his cut to the bucket then dunk. Still wondering where the call’s at. Regardless, helluva play to get him up to 24 points. – 9:03 PM
Derrick White wanted the and-1 on his cut to the bucket then dunk. Still wondering where the call’s at. Regardless, helluva play to get him up to 24 points. – 9:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Derrick White carrying the Celtics with 22 points at the half 🍀 pic.twitter.com/nuxi9vUSdu – 8:40 PM
Derrick White carrying the Celtics with 22 points at the half 🍀 pic.twitter.com/nuxi9vUSdu – 8:40 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Derrick White: 8/12 FG, 22 points
Rest of Celtics: 7/25 FG, 25 points – 8:26 PM
Derrick White: 8/12 FG, 22 points
Rest of Celtics: 7/25 FG, 25 points – 8:26 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Funny looking back on the Derrick White trade: it wasn’t a bad deal even considering how the Spurs felt about him (they loved him). But he never would’ve been able to realize this potential as a No. 1A/B option in San Antonio. – 8:26 PM
Funny looking back on the Derrick White trade: it wasn’t a bad deal even considering how the Spurs felt about him (they loved him). But he never would’ve been able to realize this potential as a No. 1A/B option in San Antonio. – 8:26 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Tatum, Brown, Porzingis
4 of 16 to begin Game 4….
…and the Celtics lead 47-31.
Feels early to call it “The Derrick White Game.”
But it’s the Derrick White Game.
22 on 8-12 shooting, 6-8 from 3. – 8:26 PM
Tatum, Brown, Porzingis
4 of 16 to begin Game 4….
…and the Celtics lead 47-31.
Feels early to call it “The Derrick White Game.”
But it’s the Derrick White Game.
22 on 8-12 shooting, 6-8 from 3. – 8:26 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tyler Herro throws a Three Stooges pass off Derrick White’s head, and the #Celtics start a break with White hitting a 3-pointer. He has 22 of Boston’s 47 points. BOS 47, MIA 31. #HEat – 8:26 PM
Tyler Herro throws a Three Stooges pass off Derrick White’s head, and the #Celtics start a break with White hitting a 3-pointer. He has 22 of Boston’s 47 points. BOS 47, MIA 31. #HEat – 8:26 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
6 made 3s tied a postseason career high for Derrick White
There’s 3:57 left to play in the second quarter – 8:26 PM
6 made 3s tied a postseason career high for Derrick White
There’s 3:57 left to play in the second quarter – 8:26 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
For all the Heat prepared for, Derrick White being the best player on the court blows up a lot of planning. He’s up to 22 points with 3:57 left in the second period. Celtics up 47-31. – 8:24 PM
For all the Heat prepared for, Derrick White being the best player on the court blows up a lot of planning. He’s up to 22 points with 3:57 left in the second period. Celtics up 47-31. – 8:24 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White jokingly grabbing at his head after the ball got deflected off him lol. 22 points for White on 6-8 3-point shooting. Quiet here in Miami with the C’s up 47-31. – 8:24 PM
Derrick White jokingly grabbing at his head after the ball got deflected off him lol. 22 points for White on 6-8 3-point shooting. Quiet here in Miami with the C’s up 47-31. – 8:24 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Tyler Herro just threw a pass into the back of Derrick White’s head. Derrick White then made a 3, giving him 22 points and the Celtics have a 47-31 lead. Panthers still up 1-0 and Messi thinks Max Strus was inbounds two years ago. – 8:24 PM
Tyler Herro just threw a pass into the back of Derrick White’s head. Derrick White then made a 3, giving him 22 points and the Celtics have a 47-31 lead. Panthers still up 1-0 and Messi thinks Max Strus was inbounds two years ago. – 8:24 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tyler Herro hit Derrick White in the part of the cerebellum that turns you into Steph Curry – 8:24 PM
Tyler Herro hit Derrick White in the part of the cerebellum that turns you into Steph Curry – 8:24 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
It’s too easy for Derrick White. Tyler Herro throws it right off his back for a turnover and he runs down the floor and hits his SIXTH three of the half. 22 pts w/ 4 left in the 2Q. #Celtics up 16. – 8:24 PM
It’s too easy for Derrick White. Tyler Herro throws it right off his back for a turnover and he runs down the floor and hits his SIXTH three of the half. 22 pts w/ 4 left in the 2Q. #Celtics up 16. – 8:24 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Derrick White is at the top of that Heat killer list, no question man – 8:24 PM
Derrick White is at the top of that Heat killer list, no question man – 8:24 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Derrick White’s the only player in this game who’s truly got it lol.
But that’s probably enough. – 8:24 PM
Derrick White’s the only player in this game who’s truly got it lol.
But that’s probably enough. – 8:24 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Derrick White shooting 3s tonight pic.twitter.com/2gJ4Es8qaL – 8:24 PM
Derrick White shooting 3s tonight pic.twitter.com/2gJ4Es8qaL – 8:24 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Celtics 34, Heat 24.
Derrick White with a 16-point first quarter for the Celtics. Boston already 5 of 10 on threes and 9 of 10 from the foul line. – 8:04 PM
End of first quarter: Celtics 34, Heat 24.
Derrick White with a 16-point first quarter for the Celtics. Boston already 5 of 10 on threes and 9 of 10 from the foul line. – 8:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go down 15 earlier, trail Celtics 34-24 going into second period. Derrick White with 16 points for Celtics, Herro nine for Heat. – 8:04 PM
Heat go down 15 earlier, trail Celtics 34-24 going into second period. Derrick White with 16 points for Celtics, Herro nine for Heat. – 8:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Derrick White in the 1st quarter:
16 PTS
6-8 FG
4-5 3P
He only played 9 minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/der… – 8:03 PM
Derrick White in the 1st quarter:
16 PTS
6-8 FG
4-5 3P
He only played 9 minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/der… – 8:03 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
29-18 Celtics lead and Derrick White has 16 points. Tatum hasn’t even attempted a shot yet, though he’s about to check back in. – 7:58 PM
29-18 Celtics lead and Derrick White has 16 points. Tatum hasn’t even attempted a shot yet, though he’s about to check back in. – 7:58 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Derrick White with 13 in the first 7:02.
23-14, Boston.
D-White has now made multiple 3’s in all 11 playoff games against Miami the last two years. – 7:52 PM
Derrick White with 13 in the first 7:02.
23-14, Boston.
D-White has now made multiple 3’s in all 11 playoff games against Miami the last two years. – 7:52 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Eight straight points by Derrick White as soon as Bam subs out and Spo calls a timeout. – 7:51 PM
Eight straight points by Derrick White as soon as Bam subs out and Spo calls a timeout. – 7:51 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Derrick White has 13 pts in the first 7:02 and #Celtics up 9. Tatum and Brown have combined for 2 points. #Heat – 7:50 PM
Derrick White has 13 pts in the first 7:02 and #Celtics up 9. Tatum and Brown have combined for 2 points. #Heat – 7:50 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White already up to 13 points in 7 minutes. He’s scored in double-figures in all four games so far this series. – 7:50 PM
Derrick White already up to 13 points in 7 minutes. He’s scored in double-figures in all four games so far this series. – 7:50 PM
More on this storyline
Jared Weiss: Derrick White on his confidence: “It starts with Joe. Ever since he took over, he’s given me the most confidence…It’s amazing to play for him and I love it.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / April 29, 2024
Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said White created mismatches with his pace and movement. #Celtics went to small-small screens with the big men spaced. -via Twitter @RealBobManning / April 29, 2024
StatMuse: Derrick White tonight: 38 PTS 3 BLK 8 3P The first player in Celtics history to reach those numbers in a playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/der… -via Twitter @statmuse / April 29, 2024
