Derrick White lost another tooth, but the Celtics pulled out another W.
BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Derrick White somehow has an unfortunate and auspicious dental history. During a showdown with the rival Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, White lost four front teeth, which were previously dislodged in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The C's won that game back in June to capture their 18th title in franchise history.
White's second dental accident — this time stemming from a second-quarter collision with 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. — also came in a win, as the Celtics flattened their Eastern Conference foe, 123-105. Nobody knows if this is truly a sign of good things to come for the Green Team, but they're now 45-18 overall and 8-2 in their last 10 games.
White's second dental accident — this time stemming from a second-quarter collision with 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. — also came in a win, as the Celtics flattened their Eastern Conference foe, 123-105. Nobody knows if this is truly a sign of good things to come for the Green Team, but they're now 45-18 overall and 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Good luck or not, Celtics star Jayson Tatum felt sorry for his teammate. He felt surprised, too, not expecting White's triumphant return in the second half, who finished with 12 points, six assists, and three rebounds despite the dental dilemma.
“[I had to] start checking my sh** and make sure I was good,” Tatum joked when asked about his reaction to White's injury. “Just hate to see somebody deal with the same thing over and over again. I was surprised he came back. But [he's a] competitor, hates not to play.”
