Celtics guard Derrick White left momentarily with a lost tooth against the 76ers. Now he's "done procrastinating" about his teeth.

The Boston Celtics earned a thrilling 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, thanks to historic performances from role players Payt

Derrick White said he has been playing with more joy lately, and it showed during the 4th quarter against the Knicks.

The Boston Celtics have just about everything going for them right now as they continue to battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers atop the Eastern Conference, but one of the biggest storylines of Boston's season has been the growing role of one of the best shooters in the NBA.

On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers (at home) by a score of 123-105. Derrick White finshed the win with 12 points, three rebounds

But no Tatum, no problem as the Celtics made franchise history with the performances of Derrick White and Payton ... currently in second place in the Eastern Conference standings at 44-18.

It is not all that often one has an opportunity to become part of history in life, but that is exactly what point Derrick White has with the Boston Celtics this season. The Colorado native could be part of the first Celtics roster to be repeat champions since the dynasty era teams of the 1960s.

Fully recovered from his prolonged January slump, Derrick White helped the Celtics stiff-arm a spirited Knicks comeback in their latest win. Here’s how:

Boston looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.