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[Saba Sports News] Derrick White’s dentist will be busy after the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics guard had a tooth dislodged during Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden.
White dove for a loose ball in the second quarter, and Mavericks center Dereck Lively landed on White’s head, causing it to slam into the hardwood. The game was briefly halted as blood gushed from White’s mouth. A viral photo on social media shows the aftermath of his collision with the floor.
Despite the injury, White managed to smile, demonstrating his focus on winning a championship. However, his effort didn’t spare him from jokes. “Ooh, you sure are ugly,” Jaylen Brown quipped upon seeing White’s crooked front tooth.
White has been an unsung hero for the Celtics all season, entering Game 5 as the team’s third-leading scorer in the postseason, averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.