Boston Celtics guard Derrick White lost a tooth in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, a moment that became an iconic part of the lore surrounding Banner 18 in the Hub. White has since repaired his smile,
White said that in recent weeks, his dentist urged him to have his permanent bridge installed, and he just kept putting it off.
In Boston's 118-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, guards Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made franchise history as the first two teammates to score 40 points or more in a game.
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White have made NBA history. They have been mostly glue guys during their time with the Boston Celtics, filling in gaps and providing sparks when necessary.
Pritchard and White combined for 84 points, becoming the first Celtics teammates to reach the 40-point mark in the same game, and the first duo in NBA history to connect on at least nine 3-pointers.
The Boston Celtics earned a thrilling 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, thanks to historic performances from role players Payt