This season’s Boston Celtics have nothing but love for one another, and that emotion was on full display during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden on Friday night.
Up 74-69 with just under five minutes to play in the quarter, Kristaps Porzingis hit Derrick White with a cross-court pass. The Celtics guard drove to the basket and hit the 8-foot jumper as he was knocked to the court by Michael Porter Jr.
Porzingis walked over to his teammate, and instead of reaching a hand out to help his teammate up off the floor, he took the opportunity to show him some love.
Porzingis planted a kiss right on top of White’s head, sending the 29-year-old into hysterical laughter.
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White would hit the free throw, completing the three-point play as Celtics fans broke out into an “MVP” chant following the play.
Boston fell to Denver 102-100, ending their home win streak at 20. White led the Celtics scorers with 24 points. He grabbed three rebounds to go along with five assists, two steals and one block.
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