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The Boston Celtics are up 1-0 in the 2022 NBA Finals over the Golden State Warriors, a team making its sixth NBA Finals appearance in eight years. After stealing the first game on the road in stunning fashion, Marcus Smart is smelling blood and ready to go in for the kill. Smart likened himself and […]

Marcus Smart has made good on his promise as a game-altering defender. The Boston Celtics guard has been known for his hard-nosed defense since his college days at Oklahoma State. Smart claimed the coveted Defensive Player of the Year award for this season, presented to him by the only other guard to ever win it […]

The Boston Celtics made it back to the NBA Finals and kicked it off with a statement win. They came back from a 15-point deficit with a monstrous run in the fourth quarter to flip the deficit onto the Dubs and win 120-108 in Game 1. The Warriors owned the first half and third quarter […]

Marcus Smart will be available for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 but at this point, it is abundantly clear that the newly-minted Defensive Player of the Year is far from a hundred percent. Right before Thursday’s Game 1 bout against the Golden State Warriors, Celtics coach Ime Udoka revealed a concerning detail about Smart’s […]

The best two weeks in basketball have arrived. The NBA Finals is upon us and the days leading up to Game 1 have provided fans the runway to get into heated debate over who has the edge as the Boston Celtics take on the Golden State Warriors. One narrative that’s taken shape is that the […]

The things that Marcus Smart brings to the table for the Boston Celtics are invaluable. He is without a doubt one of the most important players on this roster and they probably would not be where they are now — four wins away from an NBA title with the Golden State Warriors standing in their […]

There’s some good news, and then there’s some bad news. It’s a mixed bag for the Boston Celtics as they face off against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Celtics have released their official injury report and Marcus Smart is nowhere to be found. Robert Williams, […]

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may take the spotlight at times, but the impact of Marcus Smart is every bit as important. He is the heart and soul of this Boston team and constantly leaves it all on the court. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year will be tasked with chasing Steph Curry around […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is now recovering from his ankle injury and is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Unknown to many, however, his ankle issue was pretty severe. Smart admitted as much while talking to reporters on Wednesday, admitting that he was surprised himself that he was […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green has some high praises for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart ahead of their NBA Finals showdown starting Thursday. Green and Smart have been often compared, thanks to their vocal attitude, focus on defense, and just that tenacity and grit. Even Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that the two have […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors begin with Game 1 Thursday night. Ahead of the star-studded series, Steve Kerr discussed the challenges his Warriors team will face. He said that Jayson Tatum is “one of the very best” players in the NBA, while also comparing Marcus Smart to […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. While the matchup in itself is destined to be a great one, the tension from the last time these two teams played one another has fans even more enthralled. As a quick refresher, Smart accidentally landed on Curry […]

The Boston Celtics have finally gotten over the Eastern Conference hump and will now face the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. For Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and company, this is uncharted territory. But they’re facing a squad that has plenty of experience at the highest stage. Smart told Chris Haynes […]

The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the NBA Finals after their bloodbath in the Conference Finals. This is the franchise’s 22nd Finals trip and one they had to greatly earn. It is a difficult matchup with the Golden State Warriors who have cruised through the Western Conference this offseason. The franchise is […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. The lengthy season is nearly at its end as the top two teams in the NBA remain. The phrase “defense wins championships” has once again been proven true. In the regular season, the Celtics ranked first in […]

The Boston Celtics enter the NBA Finals as underdogs to the Golden State Warriors, but it’s safe to say Marcus Smart believes his team has the upper hand. Why? Not just due to the fact Boston took a much more arduous path to the playoffs’ last series than its opponent, but also because Smart believes […]

The Boston Celtics were battered and bruised throughout the battle that was the Eastern Conference Finals. Both of their top defenders in Marcus Smart and Robert Williams played through injuries in their grueling seven-game series against the Miami Heat. The extended rest before the NBA Finals begins is exactly what those two needed. Celtics head […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the NBA Finals as the favorites to win, at least according to the FanDuel betting lines. But the narrative surrounding the Boston Celtics being a matchup nightmare for the Dubs is slowly gaining traction. There’s the catch-all figure that points to the Celtics matching up against Golden State the best […]

Now that the Boston Celtics are heading to the NBA Finals, Marcus Smart won’t settle for anything less than the Larry O’Brien trophy. While Smart understands it will be a difficult battle against a well-experienced team like the Golden State Warriors, he is not giving up before things even started. They beat the Brooklyn Nets, […]

After the Boston Celtics took down the Miami Heat in Game 7 to secure their spot in the NBA Finals, Marcus Smart made sure to remind their doubters what they said about them earlier in the season. The Celtics didn’t have the best start to the campaign after Ime Udoka took over and they tried […]

Draymond Green and Marcus Smart may be playing different positions, but for Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, they have a lot of similarities. In fact, Kerr called Smart the “guard version” of Green. Of course it is easy to see where Kerr is coming from. Both players are defensive juggernauts, and while what they […]

The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the 22nd time in franchise history. Despite a hard-fought series from the Miami Heat, it was clear the Celtics were the better team and proved so. The 100-96 victory secured the series win for the Celtics even with a strong comeback attempt […]

The Boston Celtics received some concerning news on Saturday as both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams have been labeled as questionable for Game 7 against the Miami Heat. Of course a questionable designation means both players are 50/50 on playing, and considering that fact that they both featured in Game 6, it is highly likely […]

The Boston Celtics’ chance to make it back to the NBA Finals went up in smoke at the hands of the Miami Heat. Led by an outstanding game from Jimmy Butler, the Heat defeated the Celtics 111-103 on their homecourt and forced a Game 7. Butler posted the sequel to LeBron James Game 6 in […]

The Boston Celtics have been given a major boost just a couple of hours away from tip-off of their Game 6 bout against the Miami Heat. According to reports, both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams will be available for Boston as they hope to close out the Eastern Conference Finals with a win on Friday […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It is a crucial basketball game, with the series tied 2-2. Historically, when a series is tied at two game apiece, the winner of Game 5 wins the series more than 80 percent of the […]

Robert Williams has been integral to the Boston Celtics’ success throughout the season. The 24-year-old was forced to sit out Boston’s Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat due to a knee injury and it now sounds like he could be watching from the sidelines yet again for Wednesday’s Game 5 clash. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Depending on how the rest of the week plays out, the Larry O’Brien trophy is right within reach of the the Boston Celtics. But whatever the result, Jayson Tatum is already going home with a rather significant plum. The Celtics star has been named to the All-NBA First Team, alongside Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker, Dallas […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Miami Heat for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series is tied 2-2, after Boston’s remarkable Game 4 win. At this point in the playoffs, every team is dealing with injuries in one way or another. However, it’s safe to say that the Celtics […]

Jayson Tatum is available to play for the Boston Celtics in Game 4 against the Miami Heat. However, it seems he is not at 100 percent health. While Tatum has been given the greenlight to play and the Celtics coaching staff doesn’t think his neck injury wouldn’t be an issue, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to claw back into the series against the Miami Heat on Monday night but will once again be without a key defensive star for Game 4. According to Shams Charania, Marcus Smart has been ruled out for the clash against Miami, a major blow for the Celtics just hours before […]

The Boston Celtics and Red Sox have been taking notice of each other’s strong performances as of late. Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently compared the Red Sox slow start to the Celtics and wanted to use the Celtics mid-season turn around as motivation for the Red Sox. And most recently, Marcus Smart gave a […]

In April, the Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart was announced as the first guard to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award since the 1995-96 season. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo finished fourth in voting and received first-place votes. Five weeks later, the two are facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals. The […]

The Boston Celtics immediately lost home court advantage against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals series Saturday. Miami started hot, jumping out to a 15-point lead at halftime and held on for a 109-103 victory. The Heat now lead the best of seven series 2-1. Not only did the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics just got Marcus Smart back in Game 2, but now it looks like he may be back on the injury report. The Celtics guard leapt for a loose ball in Game 3 over a few Miami Heat players. Upon landing, Smart suffered a serious-looking ankle turn that left him screaming amid a […]

The Marcus Smart effect was in full force for the Boston Celtics in their second game against the Miami Heat. With the reigning Defensive Player of the Year back, the vaunted Cs defense got a lot stronger. While Smart’s near-triple double caught all the headlines, one incredible stat proved his value to the squad. Dan […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is enjoying a banner campaign this 2021-22 season, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award while being on the brink of his first NBA Finals appearance. His efforts have earned him a lot more respect around the league, but, surprisingly, there is one soul who doesn’t feel the same […]

The NBA has finally announced the All-Defensive First and Second Teams. Most of the players who made the cut are ones you’d expect to be named to be given the honor, but there are also some notable snubs. Here is the full list, with DPOY Marcus Smart and Bam Adebayo headlining the first and second […]

The Boston Celtics lost Game 1 of their NBA Playoff matchup against the Miami Heat after entering the locker room with an eight-point lead at the half. A third quarter collapse led to the Celtics’ loss, which was unacceptable in the eyes of the team. No one took the third quarter meltdown harder than Marcus […]