Celtics’ Derrick White Out Of Game 2 For Personal Reasons

Celtics guard Derrick White will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Heat for personal reasons, the team announced.

While the Celtics didn’t offer a specific reason, White and his wife are expecting a baby, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. 

White was acquired from the Spurs at the February trade deadline and has played a strong role in the Celtics’ second-half surge. He struggled in the Game 1 loss to Miami, though, scoring just three points.

Minus White, the Celtics will be relying on Marcus Smart, Payton Pritchard and others to pick it up a little.

The Celtics, of course, will also be without center Al Horford, who remains in health protocols.