Derrick White (ankle) starting Game 1 for Celtics Sunday; Svi Mykhailiuk back to bench
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is starting Sunday in the team's game against the Miami Heat.
What It Means:
White missed the end of the regular season due to an ankle ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, he is fully ready to roll. White will immediately start to kick off the series, sending Svi Mykhailiuk back to a role off the bench.
Our models project White for 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 27.8 FanDuel points across 30.0 minutes of action.
Source:
Boston Celtics
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