As Derrick White and Jrue Holiday embark on their second playoff run together, it’s clear that the similarities and subtle differences in their games are key ingredients for the Celtics’ success.
Their backcourt pairing is about balance. They are tenacious competitors who also have the humility to step back and play their roles. Their games are built on defense, smarts, and hustle, but they are capable of making opponents pay on the offensive end.
This team doesn’t have just one X-factor. It’s X-factors, plural.
White and Holiday have a habit of tag-teaming based on what a particular game seems to be calling for.