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Derrick White tipped-in a missed shot attempt as time expired in regulation to lift the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat in Game 6, 104-103. Jayson Tatum (31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) and Jaylen Brown (26 points, 10 rebounds) combined for 57 points for the Celtics, while Jimmy Butler tallied 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Heat. This best-of-seven series is now tied, 3-3, with Game 7 taking place on Monday, May 29 (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT).
Tonight marked Jayson Tatum's 7th game this postseason with 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, tying LeBron James (2017-2018) for the most such games in a Single postseason.
The Celtics are now the 4th team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 0-3 in a series, joining:
1951 New York Knicks vs. Rochester Royals (Finals)
1994 Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz (2nd Round)
2003 Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks (1st Round)
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will now face off in a Game 7 in back-to-back seasons, becoming the first teams to do this since:
Houston Rockets & Phoenix Suns (1994-1995)
Indiana Pacers & New York Knicks (1994-1995)
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are the first teams to face off in Game 7 of a Conference Finals series in back-to-back seasons since:
Boston Celtics & Philadelphia 76ers (1981 & 1982)
Tonight marked the Celtics’ 5th victory this postseason when facing elimination, becoming the 6th team in NBA history with at least 5 wins while facing elimination in a single postseason, joining:
Denver Nuggets (2020): 6
Denver Nuggets (1994): 6
Miami Heat (1997): 5
Houston Rockets (1995): 5
Phoenix Suns (1993): 5
Boston Celtics (2023): 5
This is easily one of the most clutch buzzer beaters ever. Instantly iconic.
Doug pederson is better than Bill Belichick
Who tf asked lol
Yeah I thought Kawhi’s was but this is even more clutch
Be quiet
@@NBAallDay. ong
What Derrick White did here is the definition of “at the right place at the right time.” If anyone tries to downplay rebounding, show them this clip. Derrick White just saved the Celtics. What an insane finish
And Strus was not aware of White going to the rim..
Miami should know about offensive rebounds, they got a big won versus San Antonio to win a championship
@@eyemunchained8968 Strus made a big mistake for not guarding white. It will take a toll on him definitely.
I was mad at Strus at first. But watching this again, he was trying to guard whoever gets the ball that's why he was already late for that boxout. Heat fan here, btw
He was aware. His lazy ass got beat to the basket though
He did everything he possibly could to keep their season alive. That was absolutely insane
What an absolutely historic moment. Not to win the series but to keep it alive after being 3-0 down. INSANE.
How do the heat comeback from this
@@williebelcher9303 that is a good question because I don’t know if they will. All the momentum is with Boston.
Let’s go baby!!!
@@williebelcher9303 honestly, I'm not sure if they will. After that shot, TD Garden might break KC's decibel record. I might be exaggerating but still
@@williebelcher9303 well they were 0.1 seconds from coming back this game.
This shot doesn’t feel as meaningful now that the Celtics got eliminated but it still is an incredible finish and will likely be the most exciting play of this year’s playoffs
could've been this guy's Ray Allen moment. but sadly the celtics said "we forced a game 7. no need to play anymore" lol
@@ghostflame9211 tatum got injured 30 seconds in, so there was really nothing we could do.
@@vedantbhardexcuses lmao how about 8 turnovers from Jaylen Brown?
They have 8 turnovers all series. Tatum couldn't even get down the court l, let's be real@@fritzelstonortiz4181
Gotta love D-White! As Spurs fan it was hard to see him go but he is still a favorite player of mine and I wish him well and he deserves a championship!!!
As a spurs fan, I’m glad he’s with the Celtics….. can’t wait for wemby tho 👀
As a spurs fan it’s crazy to think he had this in him
@kickitwithcapats Same here.. Webby mania is happening 👍 So happy for white though..
@quentin6669 Right!! He did it his rookie season against Denver. So glad for White.
@@kickitwithcapats and hey as a Celtics fan I want to thank the Spurs Organization for giving him a chance to come to the Celtics and be a very good player you can definitely tell Gregg Popovich coached him the fundamentals and ingrained the fundamentals in the him because for damn sure he went straight to the basket like he was supposed to and put that b**** back in
Derrick White from no scholarship offers to 29th pick to saving the Celtics' season. So happy for him 😊
Doug pederson is better than Bill Belichick
@@Alex-sf9bo Thanks for the random comment I guess
wow he can make a bucket as an nba player so dramatic😱😱😱
Yup, and great guy.
@@velipulla3936 A buzzer beater at the last second if he had missed the celtics would be out of the series
THIS IS THE MOST ENERGY I'VE EVER FELT IN MY LIFE
@@K_D_A Doug pederson is better than Bill Belichick
@@K_D_A nah, Heat all the way!
@@snatchback3 Don't ever talk about thee biggest chokers
Same bro
@@mago97615 chokers? More like Celtics are lucky that they fouled Butler, if he didn’t get fouled, Heat would’ve won, or force OT
This will go down as one of the greatest moments in playoff history, regardless of whether they win the series or not. I watched this live and was blindsided.
yeah and after buter made those last 3 free throws i was about to say, that the celtics lost as a team, smart missed free throw horford faul on 3. But then derrick white happened.
The Celtics to me already won.they need to be rewarded regardless of what happens.
Definitely was epic 💯💚
@@victortaylor7737 The crazy thing is that they haven't won yet, so they still need to win another game since Miami was rolling them for games 1-3.
let me say this now. If they win game 7 I think they beat the nuggets and win the championship. I originally had the nuggets beating both teams but Boston is going to come in with out of this world momentum. they come back from 3-0 this teams confidence and swagger will be unmatched and they have the defense to at least contain Jokic. they will win. and I'm a Lakers fan.
“Don’t let us get the last one” -Derrick White
Doug pederson is better than Bill Belichick .
Totally Agree!
I thought Marcus Smart said that after Game 3
Yea it was Marcus
@@DerkuiDerkui smart, white, and JB all said it after game 3
I watched it live and still can't believe it! Wow. Amazing play by Derrick White. This is one for the books.
Just the awareness of White was impressive. With only 3 seconds left, it was easy to assume that Smart’s shot was the last shot of the game and everyone could’ve just been ball-watching
best comment right here^^^
No one mentions that Tatum could’ve had a putback too if it bounced a different way. They let him run right up to the rim after denying the shot so if it bounced out the other way it would’ve just gone to him instead of White
Regardless of whether the Celtics win Game 7 or not, this shot is legendary.
If Boston wins game 7, this will be legendary. Otherwise, this shot will just be forgotten easily.
@@mikmaks7393 Yeah but i mean we still call KD shot to save the game vs Bucks as one of greatest shot. Right?
@@khanhnguyenduc9973Nah that shot is forgotten already
Boston might mess around win game 7 and win the chip.. this is a monumental shot
If Miami plays without heart again of course they are going to lose
It’s almost midnight here in Boston and my ass is gonna run around the whole city in happiness
Me too
This is probably the happiest Boston fans have been since Bill Russell 😂
@@braindead3919 bill, larry, hondo, pierce
Enjoy the win! Good luck to your Celtics. As a spurs fan I’m happy to see Derrick White make the game winner.
its almost midnight everywhere on the east coast dummy
Derrick White is the definition of How to save a life.
From being so upset to so happy. It's unreal lets go Boston
Heat better if it weren't for + 1 yall would've lost
Go spurs go
@@48kkayzz cope 😂😂
Epic let’s go Boston 💯💚👏🏻
@@48kkayzz Heat better but they choked away a 3-0 lead 🤔
sadly nobody will ever remember this moment
Great. Fuck Boston
@@Beau838🤣
The type of game we basketball fans deserve... Wire to wire excitement like its the finals or march madness. I love this game! 🏀
It's not just that shot, the clutch free throws from Butler to set up the drama was amazing. That's got to be brutal for Heat fans, but as a basketball junkie with no skin in the game, I loved it. Game 7 baby!!
Heat in 7
At 5am feeling the adrenaline rushing through my body. Now half an hour later. It's still there. BEAT THE HEAT AT THE GARDEN NOW!
That’s as good as it gets. This play is up there next to all the other great Celtic moments. An absolute masterpiece.
This was so crazy
Doug pederson is better than Bill Belichick
One of the greatest NBA highlights. The Edelman catch. The Malcolm Butler interception.
Derrick White played well in the semi finals. He played well and in one game he put 24 points. But this buzzer beater made him even better. Best he made in these series It was not just a buzzer beater. It meant the whole year and the playoffs for the Celtics if Derrick didn't make the shot. Personally I wanted him to stay with the Spurs as a Spurs fan. But I am very happy for him finally he proved to everybody that he's there when you need him. I hope all goes well from here for the Celtics.
It meant nothing
Literal goosebumbs the entire game and that last shot was Incredible..... celtics in 7
Are you sure about that?
Lmaooooooo and then you woke up
Lmaaoooooooo
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An Amazing Finish! A Fantastic Play By Derrick White to Save the Celtics Season! Boston Celtics will Make History on Monday Night! Go Celtics!
White is an instant Boston Sports legend for this one. Holy moly.
I can finally watch this again after the Heat won G7
HAHA
They thought they were the Denver Nuggets but they'd remembered they were the Boston Celtics, they just had to return to the Garden to be reminded. Always nice to see the C's downfall
@@don8244bros meat riding lmao
I watch it live and when I saw it went in on time, I was shocked. They could make history on Monday.
like the 2004 redsox, they will
@@evanplaysgeographygames and the 28-3 patriots Super bowl
All the momentum is with Celtics and they much better defense.
Boston Celtics will make History on Monday Night! Go Celtics!
I kept screaming run to the light, run to the light, because I knew it was in time.. lol..
The Celtics constantly going to Smart in these moments was always interesting. I’m not a Celtics fan, but I can’t remember him ever hitting a buzzer beater.
It was supposed to go to Tatum but he couldn't get open. Smart just happened to break free
All that just to get blown out in game 7. Like I said, celtics can win games 4,5,6. The moment they went down 0-3 they lost the series, they're fighting for no reason.
all that to get blown out at home in a Game 7...lmao
That will go as the greatest moment in NBA playoffs history
Ray Allen’s shot still the best. You gotta win for it to matter
The fact that Strus still got a piece of the ball and it still went in. Tough break for the Heat.
If Boston wins game 7, I feel like this moment will be a great story to brag to my future grandchildren that I watched this live!
Good thing they didn't
“The White Putback” - legendary moment 10 years from now
Will be forgotten if they lose game 7.
Amongst the most amazing finishes in NBA history. Wow!
All good things come from the San Antonio spurs organization ! Go Derrick!
I was watching this game with family and I was constantly refreshing twitter. I showed my nephew that the heat won by a point as it said end of fourth. And than DERRICK WHITE hit this. Omfg I’m so happy rn, and so hyped. What an amazing series I can’t even speak rn.
fax
Watching game but spamming twitter whole time?
u can't speak.. but it seems u can write
And now this shot will be forgotten about
Illogical FANS from random nobody teams will forget, but Celtic fans + Celtic management fondly remember that DWhite was heads up, kept playing until the final buzzer, and was clutch on that play, thus rewarded DWhite with a promotion to starter.
He'll never get enough credit for what he did here, given the Celtics losing in 7. But I mean, as far as clutch plays go in the NBA, I really struggle to see how this isn't right up there for the single greatest plays in NBA history.
What a game, my favourite two teams. D White !!!!!! Insane ☘️ let’s go Celtics!
0.1 sec.. what a heck!! i really thought miami got it!.. omg!..so hype intense game!! kudos to both team.. it's not over until it's all over.. what a clutch by derrick white ..right place at the right time.. playoffs at it's finest #ilovenba
Unfortunately, that buzzer beater was all for naught for the Celtics as the Heat won Game 7 on their home floor.
The NBA and Vegas must be thrilled that their plan is working
The Celtics just did a comeback that’s so amazing can’t wait for the game 7 😮
This comeback is insane 😮
This will be forgotten bcoz of their 2 J'S choked so hard
Fuck Boston
The arena music made this moment so much more hype.
Went to the same high school as him. Look at this man go 💪
I'm a fan of Heat, but a bigger fan of the game itself. That was one helluva buzzer beater 🔥
It made me cum harder than watching gay clown midget porn
well said!
Fr. Both are not my teams but that was probably my loudest scream that I ever had watching a basketball game. That's simply one of those iconic moments man. Would be even more magnified *if* Boston ends up winning this edition's championship.
@@judyclarkson5887 for real for real. At this point, I ain't even mad. Boston deserves it
@@judyclarkson5887 not happening
I initially thought Strus missed a box out. But he actually covered a lot of ground to even contest the shot. Great play by White.
Derrick white has been my favorite player on the Celtics for the last 2 season he comes in and does his job with no complaints dude can ball
Is goated
I thought for sure the Celtics were gonna win Game 7....and Tatum rolled his ankle ONE FREAKIN MINUTE into the game. Ugh
Excuses, Jimmy was injured all series and the heat were injured the whole playoffs so no excuses.
@wazemo2764 "Jimmy was injured all series", yeah BS. He didn't roll his ankle one minute into Game 7. Enjoy your victory because next year will be different, good luck stopping the big man
@KHayes666 he literally rolled his ankle against the knicks yet still destroyed your team, yall say next year is your year every year when will you actually be right?
@@wazemo2764 lol he rolled it before the series started giving him time to heal it. Imagine if he rolled it in Game 7. But don't worry, we won't be seeing you next year. You won't have both Giannis & Tatum getting hurt to help you out, sucks to be you moving forward 🤣
@@wazemo2764you realize that applies to Miami right now as well?
Derrick White was absolutely phenomenal throughout the last few games. Not only he is doing clutch shots like this but he had some lockdown defense on Jimmy Butler. He was the best defender on Jimmy Butler and they should use him on Jimmy. Not Marcus Smart.
Tt
This will go down in history as one of the greatest buzzer beaters of all time.
Especially if Celtics make history and do the reverse sweep.
💯💚
Atleast they got good ticket sales in Boston for Game7
If that rebound goes absolutely anywhere else on the court, the Heat win. Absolutely amazing!
The 3 attempt was really good under the circumstances too, kind of deserved the put back.
If the Heats moved to the basket like the Celtics maybe they would had won
Heat: Hello NBA Finals! Derrick White: Hold my Forehead!!!
😂
Imagine if the Celtics actually did the 3-0 comeback how monumental this play would’ve ended up being
The immaculate reception of basketball. Every emotion known to man is brought out by this.
HOW DO YOU NOT BOXOUT ON THAT PLAY? Miami gave him a wide open lane!!!
With 3 seconds left, the Heat correctly focused on denying a good first look. They got Smart to shoot a pretty bad shot that actually came close. Just a very unlucky bounce. You are one of those people who think basketball is an easy game.
They doubled tatum on the inbound
@@Kunlangeta they did double tatum, but Bam was boxing out 15' away, why not crash in, where it mattered for him to be?
@@leonardmulrooney3806 Smart's shot was a good shot in my opinion.
Un-FREAKING-believable! When Boston was down 0-2 going to Miami, my mind was thinking either Heat sweeps or Heat in 5 but to force a Game Seven after being down 0-3 is downright insanity
One of the greatest playoff series I’ve ever seen. Incredible
man i love this team. thank you derrick
I can tell my kids I witnessed the craziest ending in nba history! Saves a teams season and makes history with this game 7
Derek Fisher turn around fadeaway jumper in 0.4 seconds, to win against the spurs in the playoffs was a crazier shot and ending in my opinion.
@@TheDivineNight With the magnitude of the odds, this is much more impressive. Celtics were down 3-0 and forced a game 7 with an unexpected game winner.
hello from the Larry Bird/ Michael Jordan era! Before 3-pointers became so big, there's a lot of battle work done in that paint! That's what this reminds me of- not just 3-pointer after 3-pointer, but battling for the boards like Dennis freakin Rodman! People keep saying this is a "great shot" No, as a matter of fact, Tatum missed his free and clear shot, missed his own follow-up Not a "shot"-this is a tip-in rebound, in the middle of traffic... You saw Tatum go down! While White put it in. And apparently Tatum was blaming others because of losses, so this time- White pushed Tatum the hell out of the way and took care of it himself. Finally, push the ego aside and let's play basketball! That's what's turned most of us off-drama queens with too many tattoos But I believe after game three, Joe mazzulla has Ime udoka in his ear bud 24/7 now... Cuz that's how they're playing-with the vision of last playoffs, under udoka He's got the Pat Riley intensity, and excellent vision that may have gotten the Celtics further than they deserved last season, because of injuries also. But how he balanced those injuries, and used Williams while he was injured during the playoffs was outstanding He he got more out of that team than they knew they had Larry Bird lying on the floor in front of the bench with a bad back, Michael Jordan playing with the flu... He was delusional by the end of the game!! I'd say-your generation is very lucky. You don't need to compare and top each other-you can go on KZhead and look back 60 years... Appreciate & enjoy all of them I'd say I'm luckier because I had Larry Bird, Michael Jordan all those, I'm lucky my sister was into dating famous people, she dated a Celtic and we had seats behind the bench! (She ended up marrying a cameraman) -I stood 20 feet from Shaquille O'Neal warming up before game! I don't need to compare myself to any other generation-I'm thrilled as a pig in shytt within my lifetime and era of athletes
@@thegulch1780 That's pretty cool being so close to the action. Derrick White made a season saving great play but don't forget Jayson Tatum also saved the Celtics against the 76ers in game 6.
Are you sure about that?
MVP WHITE
Derrick White ultimate clutch moment!!! Amazing 👏👏👏👏
Watching this back is so bitter sweet. I’ve been a Celtics fan from the UK since 2012 so I’ve never seen us win a chip. I’ve seen us come so close. And in this series from down 3-0 to this to force a game 7 I really believed it was destiny. So bittersweet that we lost game 7.
Derrick white goated
This action is above what Ray Allen did vs Spurs in the finals 10 years ago. Incredible buzzer beater!
I don't know, that play alone saved Lebron's entire career so it's hard to compare lol
the ray allen three was better on all levels, #1 it wasn't due to failure to box out, #2 Bosch had great position, and the bounce was high, It was the kind of play that good box out would not have stopped. #3 and ray allens shot was a quick release corner three, and all the pressure in the world, on a perfect release. White's was a tap in from 1 foot away. which would have never happened if heat crashed the glass.
@@wbae1340 I think Kyrie hitting the 3 in Game 7 against the Warriors saved LeBron.
Ray Allen’s shot helped them win a championship, though. The ultimate goal of nba teams.
DERRICK WHITE WENT STRAIGHT TO THE BASKET AFTER THE INBOUNDS! THANK YOU DERRICK! FROM A CELTICS FAN HERE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY VIRGINIA ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️💪💪💪💪💪
incredible. I've been watching the Celtics for over 50 years and this is one of my favorite Boston sports moments.
No matter what happens in game 7, this will go down as one of the most iconic moments in sports of the last 25 years.
only if they win game 7
The Shot by Kawhi was better than this back in 2019 and it was in a game 7.
It only matters if Boston wins game 7. Go Celtics ☘️
Only if they win game 7 of not u won't remember in 2 years
No it won’t lol
As a Kings fan this gives me flashbacks to Robert Horry’s game winner in game 4 of 2002 WCF. Man I feel for heat fans that HURTS.
I remember that shot like it was yesterday
0.1 seconds to win the Game! Derrick White Thank you!!! From Every Celtics Fan!
Don't tell me Jimmy can still smile after blowing the lead just like that and tell they're fine. 😭
he’s definitely gunna be drinking 😂
Butler has put up two clunkers in a row, either he drops 40 in game 7 win or "Playoff Jimmy" is done as a nickname.
One of the greatest comeback ever if the Celtics win game 7 🍀🍀
Doug pederson is better than Belichick
Probably the greatest in NBA history since no one has ever come back down 0-3
@@razakids6459 facts must be really nice to be a Celtics fan this is insane
Define great cuz the heat have been historically bad these last 3 games
@@razakids6459 not downplaying this comeback if the Celtics win in 7. but imo Cavs 3-1 is still better, just cause of context of beating a 73-9 team with the first unanimous MVP. and they did it in the finals. Celtics is no doubt the second greatest come back for me.
All that for nothing huh
Talk about goosebumps.. simply amazing!! 🤟
One of the best game winning plays I've ever witnessed...too bad it was followed by game 7 😂
How does no one account for Derrick White!? How was there no wall around the paint!?
Van Gundy called it right before the inbounds lol
@@kn7cks347 Froma coaching tsnad point, they guy inbounding is usually the guy who is going to make the shot. He inbounds it then immediately gets the ball back for the shot. In this particular instance, Smart decided to shoot the ball and White immediately went for the hoop.
I’ve been telling people for years, scoring is great, but possessions win BB games.. Rebounding, taking care of the ball.. Some are better than others, but literally all NBA teams are phenomenal scoring.. The margins lie elsewhere..
Wall around the paint? Like they don't first have to defend the first shot.
Struss denying Tatum and turning his back on the inbounder was his biggest mistake, Smart recognized it, and White broke loose.
One of the most insane games I've seen. Give D.White a raise
My man never lost sight of the ball 🔥🔥🔥 should’ve got it back when he cut from the corner but gotta love these type a movie endings. Sports is the ish
Inbounded, cut to the corner for an open look, recognized the shot and crashed the glass, tip in winner Not only is this a all-time game winner it’s all-time high IQ basketball play
oh what could have been
Derrick
Yo D White has been so clutch in these playoffs just like last year with the 3"s and great dishes he is so overlooked because of the Jay's.. So happy for him and all of Celtics Nation!!! #1morewinforhistory
Every call should be reviewable to be fair.😎
Crazy game
Means nothing with that game 7 performance by Boston
Yeah, it sucks. Nobody is going to remember it years from now because they didn't win
Omg i cant beleive it happen😲😲😲😲😲historic win from 0-3 to 3-3..wowwww
Derrick white from san antonio, another example of players who start their career at SA and end up becoming/being recognized for hardwork and or good plays. Leonard, White, murray, green, etc
This guy has been leading by example. What a moment
fax
The Celtics winning game 7 is going to be like the undertakers streak breaking
Except no one will be mad Celtics ending a streak 😂
I m a Celtics fan. When Smart shot made in and out I thougt "F**********k..." And when White puts it back I was like "oh no its too late its too late its too late..."😰 But then...😍👏💪🤘😱😱
Absolutely insane. What a series.