Joe Mazzulla jokes about missed Derrick White foul, comparing Celtics–Wolves play to a football tackle in viral moment.

The Celtics are being careful considering they play Tuesday against the Knicks, followed by games in Washington (Thursday), home against the Lakers (Friday), and in Toronto (Sunday).

The Celtics were small, but scrappy. They made mistakes, but overcame them with heart in ending Detroit's 13-game winning streak.

White caught fire in the third quarter as the 31-year-old’s 3-point touch returned just in time. He knocked down 3 of 5 attempts, played his signature intense defense, and maintained a level of aggression that carried Boston after three free throws put the team ahead 86-83 heading into the fourth quarter.

Brown and Nye are teaming up with the Georgia native's Celtics teammates, recruiting point guard Derrick White to help with some experiments.