Derrick White: 'I Need to Step Up' After Celtics Loss

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening with Your Team. I'm Cory with the Story. The Boston Celtics fell hard in Game 2 of their playoff series, dropping a 14-point decision to the Philadelphia 76ers, 111-2, 97. Jalen Brown carried the load with a game-high 36 points, but the rest of the starting lineup beyond him and Jason Tatum just couldn't keep. Derek White, Sam Houser, and Nia Mayas-Keta combined for only 22 points from the starters outside the stars. White, who's usually rock solid on both ends, had a rough night shooting 3 for 12 from the field and 2 for 10 from beyond the arc. After the loss, White owned it straight up with reporters, saying he needs to step his game up to give Boston a real shot moving forward. He kept the reel about taking open looks and spacing the floor better. In their film session, White broke down how playoff defeats hit different. They spotlight those small moments, like misplays or runs by the ring, a opponent that flipped the script.

1:04He stressed learning from losses, sharpens what the team can control. Eyes now turn to Game 3, where White's locked in on bouncing back and the Celtics aimed to even the series with more balanced fire from everyone.