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Derrick White starting for Celtics in Game 1 Tuesday in place of injured Marcus Smart

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will start Tuesday in the team's game against the Miami Heat.

What It Means:

The Celtics will be shorthanded in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, as Marcus Smart has been ruled out due to a right mid-foot sprain. As a result, White will step into the starting five at point guard.

Our models project White for 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 30.3 FanDuel points across 34.1 minutes of action.

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