Derrick White (back) inactive for Celtics' Friday matchup against Kings
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings.
What It Means:
White will sit out at home after suffering a low back contusion. Expect Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis to play lead offensive roles versus a Sacramento defense ranked 18th in defensive rating.
In 126 minutes with today's inactives, Porzingis is averaging 1.49 FanDuel points per minute and a 28.2% usage rate while Tatum is averaging 1.38 FanDuel points per minute and a 36.3% usage rate.
Source:
Keith Smith
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