{'byline': 'by Justin Turpin', 'hosts': '', 'byline_sources': '', 'audience_id': '', 'original_station': [{'station': 'weei', 'path': 'weei/sports/celtics/how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers'}], 'syndicated_items': [{'station': 'waaf', 'path': '/waaf/sports/how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers'}, {'station': 'mix1041', 'path': '/mix1041/sports/how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers'}, {'station': 'magic1067', 'path': '/magic1067/sports/how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers'}, {'station': 'big103boston', 'path': '/big103boston/sports/how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers'}], 'original_item': {'_index': 'published-content_v44', '_type': '_doc', '_score': None, '_source': {'date': '2025-02-05T11:00:02.838Z', 'lead': [{'data': {'title': 'Jones & Keefe: Where should the concern level be with the Celtics?', 'thumbnail_url': 'https://s1.dmcdn.net/v/Xmh4a1dcrvdeIOgu6', 'id': 'x9d82sk', 'created_time': 1738175573, 'mode': 'vod', 'private_id': 'k4OcUJ8ZyCyOdUCkAsc', 'owner': 'x2ynwee', 'description': '', 'channel': 'sport', 'tags': ['Boston', 'WEEIFM', 'WEEI 93.7', 'WEEI Afternoon Show', 'Christian Arcand', 'Andy Hart', 'Basketball', 'NBA', 'Boston Celtics'], 'private': False, 'addPublic': True}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/dailymotion/instances/cm6r2fm2p002n357p0rl3yu3k@published'}], 'slug': 'how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers', 'tags': ['Basketball', 'NBA', 'Boston Celtics', 'Cleveland Cavaliers', 'Derrick White'], 'feeds': {'msn': True, 'rss': True, 'postup': True, 'facebook': True, 'newsfeed': True, 'sitemaps': True, 'frequency': True, 'smartNews': True, 'apple-news': False, 'smart-news': True, 'most-popular': True, 'reversechron': True, 'google-news-feed': True}, 'hosts': [], 'adTags': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/ad-tags/instances/cm6r2at9f000a01uyauklz0xh@published'}, 'byline': [{'names': [{'name': 'Justin Turpin', 'text': 'Justin Turpin', 'slug': 'justin-turpin'}], 'sources': [], 'hosts': [], 'prefix': 'by'}], 'teaser': 'Derrick White and the Celtics are back', 'authors': ['Justin Turpin'], 'content': [{'data': {'text': '<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=CAD6732118216" width="100%"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=CAD6732118216" width="100%"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm6r2b7dn000r357prdnrwzpc@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'For the first time since their seven-game win streak in late November, the Celtics have won four straight games. They return from their three-game road trip with a perfect 3-0 record, having won eight of their last 11 — the best mark in the Eastern Conference during that span. They capped it off with a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, closing the gap to just 4.5 games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6r2at9f000e01uyflzqysbu@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The win in Cleveland was perhaps one of Boston’s most complete performances of the season. It started on the defensive end, where they held the high-flying Cavs offense to just 105 points (their third-lowest total this year) on 39.6% shooting from the field (a season-low) and 28.2% from beyond the arc (third-worst) while forcing 13 turnovers.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1mc000f357pt2iiydg7@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The defense anchored Boston, allowing them to weather a mediocre shooting night of their own. They controlled the game by winning the margins — attempting seven more shots than Cleveland, hitting nine more threes, and dominating both the rebounding and turnover battles.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1nr000g357pjjp5v6pa@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Boston’s bench also played a crucial role, with all four reserves (Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and Al Horford) posting a +10 or better in the box score. Horford led the way, recording his third career double-double off the bench with 13 points and 10 rebounds, as the Celtics’ bench outscored the Cavs’ reserves 29-23.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1p0000h357p2ar1d9iu@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“They were great,” Joe Mazzulla said on the reserves. “Al, Payton, Luke, and Sam were tremendous on both ends of the floor.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1q2000i357pbww3j9q4@published'}, {'data': {'alt': 'Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages2197685282-e861071d-5fb0-43e2-9f0b-8c3632561b13.jpg', 'width': 4590, 'credit': 'Jason Miller/Getty Images', 'height': 6886, 'caption': None, '_version': 1, 'imageLink': None, 'rendition': None, 'sizeInBytes': '3063751', 'borderToggle': None, 'componentVariation': 'image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/image/instances/cm6riovq6001g357pa0a7a0di@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'However, even with the Celtics leading by as many as 20 and holding a 15-point cushion in the fourth quarter, the Cavs refused to roll over. Cleveland fought back, cutting the deficit to just four with 5:30 to play. That’s when Derrick White took the game into his own hands, slamming the door on Cleveland’s comeback bid, leaving no doubt that he — and the Celtics — are back.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1ro000j357p6ja8dh3x@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'With 4:13 remaining in the game, White scored eight points on three straight possessions in a matter of 86 seconds to push a four-point lead to 10, giving Boston all the cushion it needed as the lead never dropped back below five. He finished the quarter with\xa014 points on 5-of-6 (83.3%) shooting from the field and 4-of-5 (80%) from three, scoring or assisting on six of Boston’s eight makes (75.0%) in the frame.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1t2000k357pysg3uuqd@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“It was big. We needed that from him,” Jayson Tatum said on the fourth quarter from White. “He really got it going on the court — just being aggressive. He’s a big part of our team, and when he’s getting shots and being aggressive, we’re just that much harder to guard.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril1yo000l357pstb7nivc@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'White’s 14 points were the most he’s scored in a fourth quarter this season. He is now shooting 14-of-20 (70%) from the field and 12-of-18 (66.7%) from three in the clutch this season. His 70% field goal percentage is second-best among players with at least 20 shot attempts behind Houston’s Amen Thompson (71.4%). His 66.7% three-point percentage is the best in the league among players with at least 15 three-point attempts.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril212000m357p3j6i9fdo@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“I think he’s one of the most clutch players on our team, honestly,” Kristaps Porzingis said. “I feel like he always hits big shots. He’s a rhythm player. Once he gets into that rhythm and starts getting those pocket threes and making plays, he’s very, very special. Tonight was a good reminder of what he’s capable of.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril230000n357p8oq4uhxe@published'}, {'data': {'alt': ' Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 112-105.', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages2197697589-1-ba7bb07c-ec26-4d02-b154-b85bced6ef3d.jpg', 'width': 8256, 'credit': 'Jason Miller/Getty Images', 'height': 5504, 'caption': None, '_version': 1, 'imageLink': None, 'rendition': None, 'sizeInBytes': '5106238', 'borderToggle': None, 'componentVariation': 'image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/image/instances/cm6rir4ha001o357pji00pt51@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'White’s impact goes far beyond clutch time; the Celtics’ success is often tied to his performance. He’s the barometer for this team. During their 12-10 stretch between December and January, White shot 40.9% FG and 34.1% 3PT. In Boston’s first 12 games of January, White was shooting just 37.4% FG — the lowest among the rotation — and 30.1% from deep, only slightly better than Jaylen Brown’s team-worst mark. To no surprise, the Celtics were 7-5.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril245000o357pya5u38ug@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Since then, he’s shooting 50% from the field and 46.8% from three, and the Celtics have gone 5-1. When White shoots 35% or worse from the field this season, the Celtics are just 7-7.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril25y000p357pumlq3l1a@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The last time Boston won more than three games in a row, White averaged 15.7 points on 45.5% shooting and 40.3% from deep. With his 20-point performance (7-14 FG, 6-12 3PT) in Tuesday’s win over the Cavs, White is now averaging 18.8 points on 52.1% from the field and 48.6% from three during the current four-game streak. He’s posted a positive plus-minus in each of those four games, with the Celtics improving to 32-2 when he registers a positive number. They’re 3-11 when he’s in the negative.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril26f000q357pre0fc4o6@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“When he plays that way, we’re a completely different team,” Mazzulla said on White following Tuesday night’s win. “It’s important that he keeps that [confidence] because of his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. That’s who he is. The late-game shot-making. The ability to make plays. That’s who he is for us, and we’ve got to continue to fight to make sure he keeps that belief and confidence.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril28g000r357po9i01hix@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'It’s not a coincidence that as Derrick White returns to form, as do the Celtics.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm6ril2a6000s357pcbt643r3@published'}, {'data': {'tag': None, 'fill': None, 'items': [{'uri': 'www.audacy.com/_components/article/instances/cm6pmb9tb000f01tml40mmksr@published', 'url': 'http://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/boston-should-explore-trade-for-former-celtic-at-deadline', 'lead': 'dailymotion', 'pageUri': 'http://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/boston-should-explore-trade-for-former-celtic-at-deadline', 'feedImgUrl': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages896321776-41c70bf3-ead5-4d0d-8e77-a717fd49e06b.jpg?crop=16:9', 'urlIsValid': True, 'contentType': 'article', 'canonicalUrl': 'http://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/boston-should-explore-trade-for-former-celtic-at-deadline', 'overrideImage': None, 'overrideTitle': None, 'primaryHeadline': 'Boston should explore trade for this former Celtic before deadline', 'ignoreValidation': False}], '_version': 2, 'articles': [{'uri': 'www.audacy.com/_components/article/instances/cm6pmb9tb000f01tml40mmksr@published', 'url': 'http://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/boston-should-explore-trade-for-former-celtic-at-deadline', 'lead': 'dailymotion', 'pageUri': 'http://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/boston-should-explore-trade-for-former-celtic-at-deadline', 'feedImgUrl': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages896321776-41c70bf3-ead5-4d0d-8e77-a717fd49e06b.jpg?crop=16:9', 'urlIsValid': True, 'contentType': 'article', 'canonicalUrl': 'http://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/boston-should-explore-trade-for-former-celtic-at-deadline', 'overrideImage': None, 'overrideTitle': None, 'primaryHeadline': 'Boston should explore trade for this former Celtic before deadline', 'ignoreValidation': False}], 'missingItems': False, 'sectionFront': 'sports', 'componentVariation': 'inline-related'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/inline-related/instances/cm6r2bf08001e357p8qemxp0f@published'}], 'feedImg': {'data': {'alt': 'Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages2197697589-0e22eb4d-1ccb-4e4e-a8bd-0bc96b078f30.jpg', 'width': 8256, 'credit': 'Jason Miller/Getty Images', 'height': 5504, 'mimeType': 'image/jpeg', 'sizeInBytes': '5106238', 'componentVariation': 'feed-image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/feed-image/instances/cm6r2at9f000b01uyglu6v773@published'}, 'sources': [], '_version': 24, 'featured': False, 'headline': 'Derrick White and the Celtics are back', 'msnTitle': 'Derrick White and the Celtics are back', 'textTags': ['Basketball', 'NBA', 'Boston Celtics', 'Cleveland Cavaliers', 'Derrick White'], '_msnTitle': {'shouldOverride': False}, 'apContent': None, 'isOpinion': False, 'pageTitle': 'How Derrick White led the Celtics to big win over Cavaliers', 'sideShare': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/share/instances/cm6r2at9f000c01uywlxqy8px@published'}, 'feedImgUrl': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages2197697589-0e22eb4d-1ccb-4e4e-a8bd-0bc96b078f30.jpg', 'feedLayout': 'small', 'showSocial': True, 'stationURL': 'https://www.audacy.com/weei', 'breadcrumbs': [{'hidden': False, 'text': 'WEEI 93.7', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/weei'}, {'hidden': False, 'text': 'Sports', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/weei/sports'}, {'hidden': False, 'text': 'Celtics', 'isLastVisibleDivider': True, 'url': '//www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics'}, {'hidden': True, 'text': 'Derrick White and the Celtics are back', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/weei/sports/celtics/how-derrick-white-led-the-celtics-to-big-win-over-cavaliers'}], 'contentType': 'article', 'seoHeadline': 'How Derrick White led the Celtics to big win over Cavaliers', 'stationName': 'WEEI 93.7', 'stationSlug': 'weei', 'dateModified': '2025-02-05T14:14:04.305Z', 'featuredNews': True, 'sectionFront': 'sports', 'fullWidthLead': False, 'shortHeadline': 'Derrick White and the Celtics are back', 'syndicatedUrl': None, 'unityPageType': 'article', 'featuredSports': False, 'msnTitleLength': 38, 'seoDescription': 'Derrick White’s impact goes far beyond clutch time; the Celtics’ success is often tied to his performance. 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