
Derrick White's Unexpected Role in Celtics’ Epic Comeback
So, let’s talk about Derrick White and the insane comeback the Celtics just pulled off against the 76ers. Honestly, this game felt like it was over. The Celtics were trailing by as much as 26 points, and at one point, White himself thought the starters were about to get benched. I mean, the Sixers were knocking down threes left and right, and after White missed an easy layup, followed by a Sixers’ three-pointer on the other end, it seemed like the perfect time for Coach Joe Mazzulla to wave the white flag.
But he didn’t. And that’s where everything changed.
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White admitted after the game that he fully expected Mazzulla to pull them out. Instead, he let them fight, and fight they did. The Celtics slowly chipped away at the lead, cutting it to 14 by the end of the third quarter. And then in the fourth, they completely flipped the script. A 22-point swing later, and Boston had secured their biggest comeback win of the season.
Jayson Tatum led the charge, dropping 35 points along with 11 assists. He even revealed that at halftime, Mazzulla challenged the team, basically telling them, "If you're tired, let me know, and I’ll sub you out." But instead of giving in, the Celtics locked in. They knew they had a choice: accept defeat or fight back. And they chose to fight.
White played a huge role in that, finishing with 17 points and nine assists, hitting some key shots down the stretch. What’s wild is that the Celtics have been struggling with consistency lately, so pulling off a win like this? That’s a statement.
After the game, Tatum made it clear that moments like these are what define a team. He reminded everyone that last year, they faced a similar situation in the playoffs against Indiana and came back. It’s not just about winning—it’s about remembering who they are and what they’re capable of.
So yeah, Derrick White might have thought he was about to get benched, but instead, he played a key part in one of the best comeback wins of the season. The Celtics just sent a message—never count them out.
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