Derrick White's Impact, Confidence continue to rise for the Celtics

Derrick White came up big at both ends of the floor in Boston's win over Miami, scoring 28 points to go with blocking Jimmy Butler's shot three times at the rim - twice of the chase-down variety.

BOSTON — Placed on every seat at the TD Garden was a rally towel that featured Boston’s top six players.

On the second row to your left, there’s Derrick White.

It’s a fitting position for White, a player who has carved out a spot in Boston’s uber-talented core and yet still at times seems like he’s on the fringe of basketball respectability (not a top-100 player, really?).