Derrick White played a crucial role in the Celtics' 127-102 victory over the Knicks in Game 5, scoring 34 points and starting strong with four consecutive 3-pointers. White attributed his success to his teammates' efforts, highlighting the importance of confidence in shooting. Following Jayson Tatum's season-ending injury, the Celtics remain determined, supported by White's leadership alongside Jaylen Brown's 12 assists. Despite setbacks, White emphasized the team's competitive nature, noting Tatum's supportive message before the game as a source of motivation for the players.
"It felt good. We got really good looks, especially to start the game," White said. "It's always nice to get those good looks and shoot it with confidence. Shoutout to my teammates for finding me and just got to rise up there and knock them down."
"We've got a lot of people that are highly competitive and we have a lot of talent in that locker room," White said. "Seeing our brother go down was tough. He texted us before the game today that he was cheering us on. That was cool to hear."
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