Derrick White Scores 30, Tatum Stays In Game After Fall And Celtics Beat Magic 103-86 In Game 1

As the Celtics were taking control of their playoff opener against the Orlando Magic, Boston's best player was on his back in pain and tugging at his wrist.

As chants of "MVP!" rained down on him, Jayson Tatum eventually rose to his feet and was loudly cheered as he paced toward the bench.

"I just landed on it. It was throbbing for a second," Tatum said. "It kind of went away."

And brought a sigh of relief for a Boston team just starting its quest to repeat as NBA champions.

Derrick White scored 30 points , Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Celtics beat the Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.