Celtics starters were in a giving mood during Christmas Day win over Lakers

BOSTON — It’s the time of the year when it’s better to give than to receive. The Boston Celtics were very much in a giving mood on Christmas Day. Celtics starters shared the love — and the ball — throughout the team’s 126-115 win over the Lakers in Los Angeles on Monday, accounting for 31 of the team’s 29 assists in the victory. Derrick White led the charge with 11 dimes, while Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday each dished out seven helpers. Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown both added a pair of assists, as Boston displayed some incredible ball movement throughout the win. White and Tatum both matched their season-high for assists, while Holiday celebrated the Christmas holiday with his…

Source: CBS News
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