Derrick White's Last-Second Heroics Propel Celtics to Brink of History
Boston Celtics One Win Away from NBA Playoff History
May 28, 2023
In an electrifying Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White played the role of hero, draining a miraculous buzzer-beater to secure a thrilling 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat. With this triumph, the Celtics now stand on the cusp of making NBA playoff history.
As the clock ticked down in the final seconds, the Heat held a slim one-point lead. White, relentlessly pursuing the ball after a missed shot, managed to tip it back into the basket, sending the TD Garden crowd into a frenzy. The replay confirmed the dramatic play, and the Celtics erupted in celebration.
White's buzzer-beater capped a remarkable comeback effort for the Celtics, who had trailed by double digits in the third quarter. With their newfound momentum, the Celtics will now head to Miami for Game 7, where they will face elimination and the opportunity to make history.
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