Celtics (24-14) at Pacers (8-31) Game #39 1/12/26

[boscel33]

Can't blame the refs all of the time.  Tatum does that a lot, as do other NBA players.  It is what it is, have to not let them get in your head.

[Vermont Green]

Im sorry but D White was terrible tonight.. Threw up some really dumb shots and gambled way too much on defense and got burned by it every time. Expected him to step up with JB out..

Why?  White is a good #3, it is pushing it when he is the #2, what do you expect when he is the #1? 

[slamtheking]

Im sorry but D White was terrible tonight.. Threw up some really dumb shots and gambled way too much on defense and got burned by it every time. Expected him to step up with JB out..

Why?  White is a good #3, it is pushing it when he is the #2, what do you expect when he is the #1?

he's been struggling as the #2 all year and it's not like Simons or PP have been able to step up to a consistent #2 either.

[Donoghus]

Lo & behold, Joe was right.

https://official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.html?gameId=0022500559

Q4   00:15.0   Foul: Offensive   Pascal Siakam   Derrick White   INC   Video   
Comment:   Siakam (IND) is late to establish a screening position in White's (BOS) path and does not give him the time or distance to change direction and avoid the contact during the pick.

[Vermont Green]

Im sorry but D White was terrible tonight.. Threw up some really dumb shots and gambled way too much on defense and got burned by it every time. Expected him to step up with JB out..

Why?  White is a good #3, it is pushing it when he is the #2, what do you expect when he is the #1?

he's been struggling as the #2 all year and it's not like Simons or PP have been able to step up to a consistent #2 either.

That is what I am trying to say.  He is struggling to be a #2, what did you expect when forced to be the #1?  White is an odd one in that he continues to have a good +/- result while looking like he is struggling.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Lo & behold, Joe was right.

https://official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.html?gameId=0022500559

Q4   00:15.0   Foul: Offensive   Pascal Siakam   Derrick White   INC   Video   
Comment:   Siakam (IND) is late to establish a screening position in White's (BOS) path and does not give him the time or distance to change direction and avoid the contact during the pick.

I think almost every NBA screen is illegal, yet most don't get called. Not sure the rationale.

[Billz401]

Im sorry but D White was terrible tonight.. Threw up some really dumb shots and gambled way too much on defense and got burned by it every time. Expected him to step up with JB out..

Why?  White is a good #3, it is pushing it when he is the #2, what do you expect when he is the #1?

I expected level headed decision making from him like I usually do. Being the #1 option doesnt mean you can just run around all willy-nilly