The reigning champion Celtics built their backcourt around defense. Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are not Thompson, Nesmith, ...

Derrick White leaves fans stunned with an incredible defensive stop on the much bigger Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks.

As Derrick White and Jrue Holiday embark on their second playoff run together, it’s clear that the similarities and subtle differences in their games are key ingredients for the Celtics’ success.

The reigning champion Celtics built their backcourt around defense. Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are not Thompson, Nesmith, or Oubre. They’re perennial All-Defensive candidates, high-IQ ...