The Celtics are up 2-0 against the Hawks and they can thank Derrick White for some big plays on both ends of the floor. Not only that, his play in these two games can have a long-term impact on how the Celtics are guarded. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that, how the Hawks won some important battles in this game and STILL ended up down 22 in the fourth, and why the overrated chants for Trae Young were right on point.
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39 Comments
Great podcast today and always, John!
Derrick has played great; he and Malcolm are going to be the secondary scoring options to alleviate pressure from the Jays. Derrick and Malcolm will often be going up against the opponent's 3rd & 4th best defenders, which is a major advantage for Boston.
Road to 18! ☘️🏆☘️
Man I knew DWhite was great this game, but I didn’t realize he was so good we won game 3 in advance! Go Derrick!
Congrats🎉😂❤😮
Shuffle cant stop Celtics 😂
Celtics in 4 there should be no excuse we got the best players across the board
Well John, I hate to inform everyone, but I clearly saw "Hawks in 6" proclamations before the series. Money in the bank. We're doomed. <pulling corners of my mouth down>
Hawks smack-talkers, yes, I'll be back to torment you in a few days.
White did it all! Offensively and defensively. And the refs let them play that’s for sure. 18 total free throws attempted I think? No one can match our wing players/guards. Imagine trying to game plan for Tatum, Brown, White & Brogdon. Good luck!😂On another note, there’s a ways to go, but with these injuries to Giannis etc and now GSW facing a 2-0 deficit with no Green next game, it could be destiny. 2 down, 14 to go baby! Thank you John. ☘️🙏🏻🔒
I think Game 3 isn't inevitable, trends or no. It will all be about the Celtics' will. If they play with attitude and irritation, they'll win that one too. If they play with the complacency they usually can't put aside…well, even then, they could win. But yes, if there is one game in this series they'll lose, it's probably this one.
John, please ask Joe about playing time management. There’s no reason for Tatum’s minutes being near the 40’s in this series…
Great work as always John! Watching from Australia 🍀✌🏼🇦🇺
Lol you been to the future, John. Nice
@John thanks for the point of view. I'm hoping they learned how important rest is and we put Atlanta away in 4.
D.White getting mvp chants is the highlight of this game. IMO he optimizes bneing productive while playing the right way. He's my current fave celtics player. Props to the garden fans for recognizing how great he's played this past couple of weeks. IMO he's the 3rd star that we're looking for without having to be paid like a star. D.white isn't greedy for money/prestige. All he wants is to play ball the right way and win. When I teach kids on how to play ball the right way, I share D.White footage. He's the epitome of 0.5 ball and was raised the right way by Pop.
also loved JT being supportive of D.white's mvp chants instead of being jealous along with Shaq and Chuck roasting D.White/Stephen. A's hairline.
Grant has become an pure role player. He plays one role and if that role isn't needed, he will get a DNP.
Is behing a new word?
Please let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. I'm extremely happy for the 2 wins at home, but now they go to Atlanta. Let's win Friday night and then we can start thinking about most likely the Sixers. Until then, overconfidence can be deadly!
Jaylen Brown isn’t right at all. I swear to god if I loses us a series because of his hand…. 😤😤
Good show John! You did amazing talking so long about a team that is dead 😂😂
Don’t need Grant this series because hawks line up is perfect for Horford an Rob because Capela is the same kind of center as Rob. Hauser small minutes are better than grants because he can shoot .. next series grant will be used to help defend
Derrick White is so good and consistent it’s like a cheat code. He’s so humble too gotta love him
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Trae Young has no room for Mother-in-Law
Tatum and Brown haven’t been the best players so far and that’s bad news for the Hawks. Smart was best in game 1 and White was for game 2. I thought the Hawks might get a win but it’s looking like the C’s might sweep them.
First listen every morning!!!
Derrick white has become our 3 star . Right in front of our eyes. When he is aggressive offensively , Celtics go to another level.😢
Derrick White is a Certified Baller. Sam Hauser is playing like All NBA caliber. That three year, $6 million contract look like gold for Sam.
Derrick White’s basketball IQ is sky high. To me, he’s everything the Hawks wish Tre Young would be.
The trio of guards in White/Smart/Brogdon is too much for other teams. These 3 guys play high IQ on both defense and offense.
2-0 Let's go Cs ☘️☘️💪🏼
Tom said best case scenario being up by 15 at half, it’s exactly what happened🤯
John been in the time machine and has predicted a Game 3 whooping by the buffalo himself. I'm ready.
#BleedGreen18
Derrick White has in a way evolved into the 3 sudo star. With no one being able to double the Jays what can teams do to stop the offensive? We are lucky he bloomed like this. No one expected this after his initail trade. Brad Stevens making maguc happen yet again
Derrick white has been our third best player this year. I know he is not the most flashiest player but he is so smart and technical and makes the right decision 90% of the time. And that is what makes him so great
It’s crazy to think the hawks will win a game.
DW 🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️
Thank you, thank you, thank you, John! All, I was saying after the game was, D White, D White, D White! Everyone else was what….huh….? Thanks for confirming my thoughts!
I know this is weird, but did anyone else notice that Derrick White's voice has gotten deeper as he's gotten better?
Boston will win game 3. I think game 2 was the Hawks realization this series is over with. To hip by double digits and lose the lead that quick took their will.