Celtics guard Derrick White left in the first half of Boston’s matchup with Philadelphia on Thursday night with a dental injury that was reminiscent of the one he suffered last year in the NBA Finals.

White said that in recent weeks, his dentist urged him to have his permanent bridge installed, and he just kept putting it off.

Celtics guard Derrick White was willing to put it all out there to get a win over the 76ers, and that includes his teeth.

Boston Celtics guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard made stunning history in the Celtics' 128–118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. During a career night for both players, Pritchard came off the bench and scored 43 points and drilled 10 three-pointers as White recorded 41 points with nine three-pointers.

The Boston Celtics earned a thrilling 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, thanks to historic performances from role players Payt

Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sat against the Portland Trail Blazers, yet Boston still pulled out a 128-118 victory over one of the NBA's hottest teams. They did so thanks to the remarkable shooting display from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.

It is not all that often one has an opportunity to become part of history in life, but that is exactly what point Derrick White has with the Boston Celtics this season. The Colorado native could be part of the first Celtics roster to be repeat champions since the dynasty era teams of the 1960s.