Marcus Smart will probably never be the guy to be a threat to drop a triple-double on a nightly basis, but what the Boston Celtics guard lacks in statistical production, he more than makes up for in hustle and perimeter defense.

Facing a nine-point deficit at half time, Smart helped lead a Celtics comeback that would eventually result in a 112-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. That victory wouldn't have been possible if not for the clutch play of Smart late in the game.

With just under six seconds left in the game, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a chance to tie the game up as his team was down three. Smart wasn't planning on letting that happen though, and the sixth-year guard stripped Gilgeous-Alexander and would pass to Celtics teammate Kemba Walker to seal the win.

Marcus Smart would finish the game with just seven points and two assists, but he was productive on the defensive side of the ball with four steals.

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The Celtics have now extended their winning streak to seven games and have won 10 of their last 11 going into the All-Star break.

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