Basketball Intelligence for 4/19/23

The Day's Best NBA Reporting and Analysis

PLAYOFFS

ATL 106, BOS 119

Celtics will head to Atlanta with 2-0 series lead over Hawks. ‘We did what we were supposed to do.’
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

‘That’s what it feels like?’ Derrick White heard MVP chants in Game 2, and he could be the Celtics’ X-factor.
Gary Washburn, Boston Globe

White’s ascension is beginning to gain traction. During a fourth-quarter trip to the free throw line, White began hearing “MVP” chants from the Garden crowd. Amazed at the development, he asked teammate Jayson Tatum, “That’s what it feels like?”

Derrick White trade turning into crowning achievement for Brad Stevens with Celtics
Brian Robb, MassLive

Celtics defense has keyed 2-0 series lead over Hawks
Bill Sy, Celtics Blog

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