Even after he saved the Celtics’ season Saturday night, Derrick White managed to keep an even-keeled, matter-of-fact perspective about his Game 6 buzzer-beater.
It was an insane ending to a wild game, and White's effort made him an instant folk hero in Boston. But even after rescuing his team at the death, the even-keeled guard found a way to downplay his heroics after the game.
"I mean, it don't do no good to stand in the corner there, whether he makes it or not," White said."So I just was crashing the glass, and it came right to me."on Boston's final possession and managed to pass the ball to Smart, sprint to the left corner to give Smart an outlet option, then dive toward the hoop to complete the put-back, all in a span of three seconds.
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