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It should no longer be a surprise when Derrick White comes up big in a Celtics playoff win

Submitted as evidence that a positive spin can be put on that ol’ Takes One To Know One adage, we present to you ultimate glue-guy Al Horford making a point to salute emerging glue-guy Derrick White after their stellar supporting performances in the Celtics’ Game 5 victory over the Heat.

“D-White for us was unbelievable tonight,” said Horford after the Celtics took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals with a 93-80 win Wednesday night in Miami. “He was great. His energy, his activity, [he’s] such a smart player. Made really big plays.

“People probably won’t talk about it enough, but for me he was huge.