The Boston Celtics head into a showdown at Madison Square Garden carrying one of the heaviest injury reports of their season. With four players listed as questionable, Boston desperately needs key contributors to be healthy. An encouraging update has emerged from shootaround that could tilt things in the Celtics’ favor against a Knicks team firmly in playoff positioning mode.
“Status Alert: Derrick White (knee) participating in shootaround Thursday,” As reported by Underdog NBA.
White’s Return Would Be Massive
Thisââââââââââââââââ is a big development for a Celtics side that has been playing short-handed. White has been arguably Boston’s most complete two-way player this season, producing 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game on average.
These numbers make him almost impossible to replace in a game of this scale. The Celtics cannot afford to run depleted against a 51-win Knicks squad on their home floor.
Celtics Injury Report
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Jaylen Brown â Questionable (Left Achilles Tendinitis)
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Sam Hauser â Questionable (Low Back Spasm)
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Neemias Queta â Questionable (Right Toe Sprain)
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Derrick White â Questionable (Right Knee Contusion)
Ifââââââââââââââââ White is cleared for the game, Boston might be closer to winning this match. He is the driving force that keeps the Celtics’ offense running smoothly when Jaylen Brown is limited or absent.
Without him, the Celtics would be basically relying on Jayson Tatum to single-handedly lead the team against one of the toughest venues in basketball.
White taking part in shootaround almost certainly means he plays, and if he does, Boston will get the job done and move one step closer to securing the second seed in the East.
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