Why Derrick White deserved those MVP chants in Game 2 vs. the Hawks

It’s Game 2 in Boston. The Celtics lead the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 with 4:25 left in the fourth quarter. MVP chants begin to fill TD Garden with the home team at the free throw line for a chance to extend the lead. However, Jayson Tatum, who averaged a franchise-best 30.1 points per game this season, …

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Boston Celtics legend praises 24-year-old All-Star for ‘MVP type numbers’

Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett couldn’t help but praise Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for putting up MVP-type numbers during the 2022-23 season after he put up 34 points, five assists, and five rebounds in a 101-99 win against the Denver Nuggets on January 22. Gilgeous-Alexander has had averages this season of 30/5/5, so Sunday …

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