Three NBA playoff stars from Monday
The Celtics are one win away from making the playoffs, while the Pelicans and Lakers are headed home. These three celebrities are from Monday’s NBA playoff action.
Derrick White of the Boston Celtics: 38 points, eight at 3 PM, three blocks
With 38 points, eight of which came from three-point range, White set a career high in the playoffs. After Boston jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter, he scored 16 points to start the game and then led the team with six in the second. In addition, he contributed three blocks, which is a very strong total for a 6-foot-4 player, as Boston defeated the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 series lead.