Donovan Mitchell blows by Derrick White and throws down a thunderous two-handed jam for the Cavaliers.

All of those contracts are one of the reasons why the Celtics are in the second apron. Because of that, they don't have many ways to improve the roster in free agency. That means

The Celtics lost Kristaps Porzingis to an illness minutes before game time while Jaylen Brown battled ailments to both legs in the second half. Still, behind some clutch shooting from Derrick White and a crafty play call from Joe Mazzulla that enabled Neemias Queta to score a late-game layup,

Evan Mobley takes Derrick White into the post and elevate over him for a bucket.

Jrue Holiday dishes it out to Derrick White, who quickly gets the shot off for the Celtics before the shot clock expires.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, White wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 2.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.

Among the 106 players who have appeared in at least 45 games this season, White ranks second in the NBA in fourth-quarter 3-pointers, averaging 1 per game.

Defeating the New York Knicks for the third straight time this season, the Boston Celtics were led by the usual suspects Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but on Sunday it was Derrick White being praised.

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis had high compliments for Derrick White and his clutch ability in games.

Derrick White said he has been playing with more joy lately, and it showed during the 4th quarter against the Knicks. The post After a rough stretch, Derrick White is rediscovering his joy and knocking down shots appeared first on Boston.

Derrick White hits a pull-up trey of his own for the Celtics vs. the Knicks.