Derrick White saved the Boston Celtics’ season on Saturday with a whistle blower to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Listen to the Celtics Radio Call.
What a rollercoaster ride Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals was on Saturday. The Boston Celtics seemed to be closing in on victory in the fourth quarter, but then the Miami Heat stormed back, taking a late 103-102 lead after a brutal fumble by Horford allowed Jimmy Butler to get three free throws, which he made. to make. Therefore, the Celtics, who were down 2-3 in the series, had to make a three-second shot, or their season would be over.
Derek White accepted the challenge. White put up a pass for Marcus Smart, who missed a three-point shot. As the ball bounced off the basket, White grabbed the rebound and hit the rebound at the buzzer to give the Celtics a 104-103 win. With that said, there will be a Game 7 in Boston on Monday night.
Celtics fans, you’ve probably seen every angle of Game 6’s final play. Now, let’s listen to the Celtics radio team call from Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell.
Hear a radio plea from Derrick White’s Game 6 buzzer to save the Celtics’ season
Much like those watching at home and the fans in attendance for Game 6 at the Kaseya Center, Grande and Maxwell have been awaiting a decision from the officials. After replays, it was determined that White’s shot was good and the Celtics were the victors.
In 42 minutes of playing time, White recorded 11 points (4-for-10 from the court, 3-for-7 from the three-point line), six assists, four rebounds, and three blocks.
Jason Tatum led the way for Boston, scoring 31 points after making 8 of 22 field goal attempts and all 15 of his free throw shots. 25 of those points were scored in the first half. Tatum also grabbed 12 rebounds to make a double-double for the fifth consecutive game.
Jaylen Brown hit a double-double of his own, scoring 26 points (9-for-16 on field goal attempts, 8-for-10 on free throws), and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics Heat Inn will host Game 7 on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Not only would Boston’s victory guarantee a spot in the NBA Finals, but it would also become the first team in NBA playoff history to overcome a 0-3 deficit to win a series.