The NBA defending champions, Boston Celtics will be taking on New York Knicks in Game 5 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday, May 14th at the TD Garden in Boston. All eyes would be on Derrick White, whether he features against New York Knicks or not.
Will Derrick White play against New York Knicks?
The 30-year-old point guard will be seen playing in Game 5 against New York Knicks as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He featured in 76 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 76 matches, he averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
White featured in the first round series against Orlando Magic. The seven games series was won 4-1 by Boston Celtics. In Game 1, White played for 36 minutes as he registered 30 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. In Game 2, White played for 38 minutes as he recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal.
During Game 3, White clocked 40 minutes as he notched up 16 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. During Game 4, White featured on the court for 39 minutes along with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block. During Game 5, White had 31 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 5 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal.
Derrick White even played the first four matches against New York Knicks. In Game 1, White played for 44 minutes as he registered 19 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks. In Game 2, White had 40 minutes under his belt as he notched up 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks.
During Game 3, White played for 34 minutes as finished the match with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 4, White played for 44 minutes as he registered 23 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Derrick White has averaged 13.4 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds in the 17 games that he has played against the New York Knicks in his career.
Sam Hauser and Jayson Tatum are the two players who will be sidelined from Game 5 against the New York Knicks. On the other hand, Knicks have full roster at their disposal as nobody is listed on their team's injury report.
When and where to watch New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 5?
The tip-off time for the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 5 is 7:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 5 will be available on TNT and TruTV. The fans can enjoy live streaming of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 5 on Sling TV and Max.