Garnett went out of his way on Friday to make it clear that he’s doing it to be affectionate and not because, like many veterans throughout basketball and other sports, he can’t be troubled to learn their real names.
In Game 1, Ray Allen hit a key 3-pointer in the closing moments to clinch it for Boston. In Game 2, it was Kevin Garnett’s plays on both ends of the floor that led the Celtics to a 96-93 win, and a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.