Derrick White saved the Celtics’ season last night as he tipped the ball in during the final seconds of the game to win the game for Boston. The Celtics were trailing, and staring a potential elimination in the face before White quite appropriately became their white knight.
In tipping in the ball and winning the game for the Celtics, Derrick White made quite a bit of history and put himself in elite company.
With Derrick White’s buzzer-beater, he is now the first player since Michael Jordan to make a buzzer-beater while trailing in a playoff game and facing elimination. Jordan hit his buzzer-beater in 1989 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
From Celtics PR: Derrick White's buzzer-beater tonight was the second in NBA history by a player whose team was facing elimination and trailing at the time of the shot.
The other?
Michael Jordan over Craig Ehlo against the Cavaliers in the 1989 first round.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) May 28, 2023
White and the Celtics will be thrilled about this shot, as it gives them the chance to save their season and reach the NBA Finals, a prospect that seemed highly unlikely when the Celtics fell 3-0 down against the Miami Heat. The Celtics could become the first team to overcome a 3-0 deficit and win a playoff series.
Far From Over For The Boston Celtics
The Celtics were absolutely elated about the buzzer-beater from White. But the atmosphere was quite tense when the shot was initially being reviewed by the referees. Jayson Tatum spoke about how worried he was when the referees were reviewing the shot, noting that it was the longest 10 seconds of his life.
While the shot was a great moment, the Celtics will not have long to celebrate. They must now get ready to face the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics actually have played a Game 7 during this playoff run, when they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs, where Jayson Tatum put on one of the greatest playoff performances in NBA history.
Can the Celtics overcome a 3-0 deficit? NBA fans will find out who is going to the NBA Finals on Monday night, as Game 7 tips off in Boston.
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