When DeMar DeRozan isn’t rising up for seemingly impossible dunks, he’s giving his teammates credit for comeback wins.
DeRozan and Kyle Lowry put their adorable friendship on display after the two helped the Toronto Raptors to a comeback win over the Boston Celtics. DeRozan was interviewed on the court on Friday night in the 101-94 victory. As the interview began, however, Lowry slid into the picture and began side-eying the camera.
DeRozan clearly noticed him, because when he was asked what the halftime message was for the Raptors, he gave an answer just for Lowry.
“Oh, just give him the ball,” DeRozan said, motioning to Lowry.
Surprised, Lowry exploded with joy, yelling “OH that’s a good message right there ha ha!” Just look how surprised he is.
And how quickly it turns to joy.
Lowry had a season-high 34 points in the win. DeRozan also did his part, with 24 points and 5 rebounds. The two exchanged a loving embrace before an excited Lowry ran off the court to the locker room. Left alone with his interview, DeRozan gave the question a more cliche second answer.
“Just buckle down defensively, you know? They got it going in the first half,” he said. “We tried to tighten up in the second half and make everything tough on them.”
I liked DeRozen’s first answer. I know Lowry definitely agrees.
