The infirmary
A few big names are out tonight for Boston. Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy) and Al Horford (low back soreness) are sidelined, along with the recuperating Robert Williams. Consequently, Daniel Theis and Derrick White received the start in their place.
The decision not to play Tatum and Horford — who both logged 30-plus minutes against Chicago last night — proves that Boston is prioritizing health ahead of seeding with the playoffs right around the corner.
Derrick White has shot the three-ball much more efficiently as of late
The number one criticism directed towards White is that he hasn’t converted enough of his threes (29 percent with Boston).