Knicks can clinch NBA Playoffs series vs. Celtics
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The Celtics were clicking on all cylinders, with Derrick White leading the way. The role player, who has become much more than just that in recent years, finished with 34 points, shooting 7-of-13 from deep in the win.
Derrick White had 34 points to lead the Celtics to a 127-102 win over the Knicks that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks for Game 5 of their second round NBA Playoffs series on Wednesday, May 14.
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Celtics Wire on MSNBoston Celtics jersey history No. 20 - Al Lucas (1948)During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Lucas wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 1.0 points and 1.0 assists per game.
The Boston Celtics will still be coming to terms with the fact that Jayson Tatum will be out of the rotation for the foreseeable future. The All-NBA forward suffered a torn Achilles tendon due to a non-contact injury on May 12. Tatum has already undergone surgery and is staring at a long road to recovery.
Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles will have a profound impact on the Boston Celtics, but it could also change the landscape of the entire NBA.
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Rockets Wire on MSNReport: If Celtics cut costs, Rockets among leading trade suitorsWith Jayson Tatum likely to miss next season due to injury, there is more talk than ever about the Celtics potentially cutting payroll costs.
With the Celtics facing elimination, Jaylen Brown delivers a strong and timely message to his team ahead of a must-win Game 5.