Knicks vs Celtics: Derrick White Drops 32 as Boston Steals Show in MSG Madness
Knicks vs Celtics: The Celtics’ 118-112 win over the Knicks last night wasn’t just a game—it was a Derrick White highlight reel on steroids. With Jayson Tatum sidelined (rest) and Jaylen Brown in foul trouble, White went full “hold my Gatorade” mode, dropping a career-high 32 points and snatching the spotlight in a clash that reshaped the Eastern Conference playoff race. Fans are dubbing him “The Steal of the Century,” Jalen Brunson is fuming, and the Knicks’ injury curse just got darker. Let’s break down the chaos.
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Stat Line of the Night
- 32 points (10/15 FG, 6/9 from three)
- 7 assists, 4 steals, and a viral chasedown block on Donte DiVincenzo
- +24 in 38 minutes (the highest +/- on the court)
White’s third-quarter eruption—17 points in 6 minutes—turned a 9-point deficit into a lead Boston never lost. His back-to-back stepback threes over Josh Hart had MSG groaning like a Succession funeral scene.
Fan Reactions:
- “Derrick White is Boston’s secret weapon. Pay that man!” – @GreenGang24
- “Tatum who? White just saved our season.” – @CelticsTalk
- “Knicks got cooked by a guy named Derrick WHITE? Pain.” – @NYC_Ballz
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Knicks’ Injury Curse Strikes Again
The Knicks’ already battered roster (Julius Randle, OG Anunoby out) took another hit when Mitchell Robinson limped off with a sprained ankle in Q3. With Isaiah Hartenstein fouling out, Tom Thibodeau had to play small-ball hell—and White exploited it like a cheat code.
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Key Absences:
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | Shoulder surgery | Out indefinitely |
| OG Anunoby | Elbow inflammation | Day-to-day |
| Mitchell Robinson | Ankle sprain | MRI pending |
Jalen Brunson’s Blunt Take: “We Beat Ourselves”
Brunson dropped 41 points but looked ready to flip a Gatorade cooler post-game: “No excuses. We had them. Turnovers killed us.” The Knicks coughed up 18 turnovers (7 from Brunson), including a brutal backcourt violation with 1:12 left that sealed their fate.
Crunch-Time Disaster:
- 1:30 remaining: Knicks down 112-110. Brunson drives, gets stripped by White.
- White’s dagger three: iced the game with 28 seconds left.
- MSG boos: rained down as Thibodeau failed to call a timeout.
Playoff Picture: Celtics’ Grip Tightens, Knicks Slide
With this win, Boston (52-14) now leads the East by 5.5 games. The Knicks (42-25) cling to the 4th seed, but the Cavs and Heat are closing in.
Up Next:
- Celtics: Host Warriors on Thursday (Tatum expected back).
- Knicks: Face the Pistons in a “must-win” for morale.
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