Derrick White and Jrue Holiday have been through some stuff this season.
A tough stretch during the dog days of the NBA season had White feeling joyless and low energy during the holidays. For Jrue, nagging injuries to his shoulder and shooting hand have hampered the 34-year-old vet all year.
However, it’s now April and with the Celtics planning on another long playoff run, Boston’s backcourt seems to be primed and ready to defend their title. In a Sunday tune-up against the Wizards, White (19 points, 5-of-9 from 3, four assists) and Holiday (13 points, 3-of-5 from 3, five assists) turned in efficient box scores in the blowout, continuing a steadying trend over the last couple of months that comes in right on time at the end of the regular season.