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: Strong outing Sunday
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White chipped in 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one rebound, nine assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 victory over Philadelphia.
It was a strong outing by White, who handed out his most assists since distributing 11 during the Dec. 4 win over Detroit. White's role on offense has fluctuated a bit now that the Celtics' roster is healthy, considering he's scored in single digits in five of his last 12 games, but the 30-year-old guard remains a solid all-around fantasy asset. He's averaging 16.3 points, 4.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 3.5 three-pointers while shooting 40.0 percent from deep across his last eight outings.
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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.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Not playing Monday vs. Rockets
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White (shin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Houston, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
White was added to Sunday's injury report due to a right shin contusion, and it appears serious enough for him to miss just his third game of the regular season. With Sam Hauser (hip) also ruled out, Al Horford will likely be inserted into the Celtics' starting lineup, and Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard will be tasked with a bigger responsibilities on both ends of the floor in White's absence. White's next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Questionable to face Houston
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White (shin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White likely picked up the injury during the Celtics' 122-107 win over the Mavericks on Saturday. Sam Hauser and Al Horford (toe) would be the top two candidates to enter the starting lineup if White is unable to play.
White amassed 23 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 win over the Mavericks.
White played through a recent knee concern, scoring at least 20 points for the third time in the past five games. Although his scoring numbers have been serviceable in those three games, it has been the remaining games where the issues have arisen. He has scored in single digits in five of the past nine games. He has also shot a woeful 36.7 percent from the field over the previous two weeks.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Available vs. Dallas
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White (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White has struggled to play consistently well lately, as he's been very hot and cold for the defending NBA champions. However, the veteran guard is still one of the best defensive players on the team and is crucial to Boston's success during the team's title defense.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Questionable for Saturday
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White is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to left knee soreness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
White was limited to just three points, three rebounds and three assists in Thursday's loss to the Lakers while logging 19 minutes, and perhaps his knee soreness had something to do with the low minutes total he recorded. If he's out, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are options to enter the starting lineup.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Puts up 20 points in OT win
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White had 20 points (7-17 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime win over the Clippers.
White has been very inconsistent with his scoring figures of late, and while he's posted at least 20 points in two of his last three outings, it's worth noting he's also notched four single-digit scoring outputs over his last seven appearances. White often plays a secondary role in the Celtics' offensive scheme, but fantasy managers would certainly welcome an uptick in his overall scoring numbers going forward.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Pops for 21 in Saturday's loss
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White recorded 21 points (7-20 FG, 5-16 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 43 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 overtime loss to the Hawks.
The veteran guard had gone just 5-for-36 (13.9 percent) from three-point range over his last five appearances and hadn't scored more than 12 points, so White's performance was encouraging even in a losing effort. The eight boards also tied his season high. White is still on pace for a career-best campaign, averaging 16.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.3 threes, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals over 40 contests.
White had six points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 110-97 loss to the Raptors.
White has had a rough stretch recently, scoring in single digits in the last three games for Boston. Although White's most significant impact for the Celtics is on the defensive end of the basketball floor, the veteran guard is averaging a career-high 16.2 points per game this season. However, the last three games have been forgettable, averaging 5.0 points and shooting 17.4 percent during that span.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Struggles mightily in return
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White (illness) chipped in three points (1-8 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 114-97 loss to the Kings.
After missing Tuesday's win over Denver with an illness, White struggled mightily in his return to Boston's lineup while scoring a season-low three points Friday. Although the 30-year-old guard's role on offense has become more volatile with the Celtics back at full strength, he's still averaging a solid 16.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.3 blocks and 3.2 threes over his last six games. White's defensive prowess should continue to keep him among fantasy's most balanced assets, particularly in nine-category formats.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Good to go against Sacramento
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White (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Kings.
White will return to action Friday after missing Boston's previous contest due to an illness. White is averaging 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 34.0 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Officially ruled out
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White (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to an illness. Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. White's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Could sit Tuesday with illness
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White is listed questionable for Tuesday's game versus Denver with an illness.
Boston's initial injury report was clean, but White apparently picked up an illness overnight. His late addition to the injury report doesn't bode well for his status for Tuesday's contest, but the Celtics will see how he recovers over the day before deciding closer to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff whether he'll play. If White can't go, the Celtics could turn to Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser to pick up some of the slack in the backcourt.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Catches fire from deep in win
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White logged 23 points (8-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 35 minutes in Friday's 109-86 victory over the Rockets.
With Jaylen Brown (shoulder) ruled out for the second straight game, head coach Joe Mazzulla tapped White for an expanded role. He answered the call by torching the Rockets from deep, which should come as no surprise given that he's among the league leaders in catch-and-shoot three-pointers made per game this season at 2.6, which he makes at a 67.8 percent clip. White will be productive with or without Brown, but once the All-Star guard returns to the lineup, it's safe to expect White's volume in the offense to take a slight hit.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Gives spark on both ends in win
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White provided 26 points (10-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 victory over the Timberwolves.
White provided a nice lift to Boston on both ends of the court against Minnesota, ending as one of three players with five or more threes while concluding second on the team in scoring along with a team-high-tying blocks total. White posted his ninth outing of the season with five or more threes, and he has tallied at least 25 points in three contests thus far.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Four blocks in win
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White accumulated 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 125-71 victory over Toronto.
White continues to make his mark on the defensive end of the floor for the Celtics. The veteran guard recorded four blocks against Toronto, helping him maintain a career-high 1.2 per game in that category. White is also averaging a career-high 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game this season.