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The Boston Celtics finally put the finishing touches on the pesky Toronto Raptors with a resounding Game 7 victory in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. While they are still licking their wounds from the hard-fought war, the boys from Beantown will be up for their stiffest challenge yet. Waiting at the top of the East […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart looked like LeBron James when he blocked Toronto Raptors swingman Norman Powell to basically seal the Celtics’ Game 7 win over the Raptors, and Boston star point guard Kemba Walker and head coach Brad Stevens were in awe by it. Smart, who made the first-team All-Defensive squad this season, showed […]

The biggest heavyweight title fight is coming to TV screens near you. But we’re not talking Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua here. On one corner, we have outspoken Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. On the other is the Boston Celtics’ effort-extraordinaire guard Marcus Smart. Jimmy Butler was recently asked about the prospect of going up […]

Marcus Smart played a pivotal role for the Boston Celtics on Friday, as they defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their second-round playoffs matchup. He was involved in a key defensive stop down the stretch, as he blocked Raptors shooting guard Norman Powell in what would have been a huge bucket for the […]

Marcus Smart had a pretty epic parting shot for the Toronto Raptors following the Boston Celtics outstanding Game 7 victory on Friday. With the Cs eliminating the Raptors in the playoffs, Smart declared Boston to be the new “King of the North.” THE KING OF THE NORTH! THE KING OF THE NORTH!THE KING OF THE […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum went on a post-game interview with the guys at “Inside the NBA” following the C’s amazing Game 7 series-clinching victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The 22-year-old took the opportunity to playfully call out TNT host Shaquille O’Neal for not even knowing the name of Tatum’s teammate, Daniel Theis. […]

Marcus Smart completed the biggest defensive stop of his life to propel the Boston Celtics into the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 7 of their East semis bout against the defending champions Toronto Raptors on Friday, Smart channeled his inner LeBron James and pulled off an incredible chase down block against Norman Powell. With the […]

OG Anunoby’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Toronto Raptors the win in Game 3 over the Boston Celtics might just have been the best thing to happen to the NBA and its fans, now poised to see a Game 7 between these two teams after a rousing Game 6 thriller. The Raptors were less than […]

After the Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics in an epic NBA contest in Game 6, Marcus Smart started jawing at Norman Powell and it nearly created a big mosh pit. Marcus Smart barking at the Raptors https://t.co/oh0M7ToVI0 — Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 10, 2020 The Raptors and Celtics will play Game 7 on Friday. This […]

Kyle Lowry and Marcus Smart are in the midst of an intense battle on the court, but the Toronto Raptors All-Star still offered high praise for the Boston Celtics guard. Speaking to reporters after their series tying Game 4 win, Lowry acknowledged that Smart is just doing his job by playing hard and that certainly […]

Boston Celtics talent Marcus Smart did not shy away from describing the last moments that gave the Toronto Raptors a lifeline in this second-round series, as an OG Anunoby corner three kept the defending champions from staring at a 3-0 hole. “Point-five on the clock, you’ve got OG making a 3-point shot with a heavy […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $5,000 for flopping in Game 2 of the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal against the Toronto Raptors. Smart drew an offensive foul on Pascal Siakam as the Raptors star attempted to shield him from getting to Fred VanVleet. However, the call was overturned after Toronto challenged the play, […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker talked about their admiration for Marcus Smart. Smart turned into Stephen Curry in Game 2 against the Raptors. He had 16 points in the fourth quarter in a span of three […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart tried to sell a flop against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their NBA playoffs matchup on Tuesday. The flop initially worked, as Raptors star small forward Pascal Siakam was called for the offensive foul. However, Toronto head coach Nick Nurse challenged the call and the video showed Smart […]

Marcus Smart has been giving it all for the Boston Celtics inside the bubble, and his head coach Brad Stevens has certainly taken notice. With Gordon Hayward again out of the lineup due to an ankle injury, the Celtics had to insert Smart to the starting line-up for the second straight game. The move once […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart’s confidence was at an all-time high on Friday, following his team’s 102-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Smart recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 39 minutes, helping Boston go up 3-0. The C’s are now just a win […]

The Boston Celtics recently announced that Gordon Hayward will need around a month to recover from a Grade III sprain he sustained in the C’s Game 1 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Boston guard Marcus Smart is expected to take over the reigns as the starter in Hayward’s absence, and Smart opened up […]

Flopping has been the best (or worst) part of the modern-day NBA – depending on how you look at it. On one end, it’s such a downer especially if it happens to a team or a player you’re rooting for. On the other hand, crazy flops have given us a ton of embarrassing but equally […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown believes his teammate, Marcus Smart, is the best defender in the NBA. Brown’s statement comes on the heels of the NBA announcing the three finalists for the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year award. Smart was not on the list. Marcus Smart the best defender in the NBA night […]

Even though he is now considered the go-to guy of the Boston Celtics, budding star Jayson Tatum still acknowledged how important Marcus Smart is to the success of their team. Following the Celtics’ impressive 122-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Tatum couldn’t help but gush over his team’s best 3-and-D guy. “Yeah, it’s […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was caught yelling some NSFW words to the referees after fouling out in the third quarter against the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart had some choice words for the referees after picking up his 5th foul in the 3rd quarter.pic.twitter.com/2IXOIIhpHE — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 5, 2020   This past week, Smart […]

The Boston Celtics are using their day off on Monday to work on their moves and get some time in the weight room…but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are working on their basketball game. Celtics assistant coach Jerome Allen hosted an informal dance battle in the weight room featuring himself, Tacko Fall, Semi Ojeleye and […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for comments about officiating Friday night. Smart ripped the referees on Friday for overturning Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sixth foul two times. First fine of the NBA restart: Boston’s Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for comments about officiating […]

It seems like Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo holds no bad blood against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart. The two were involved in a pretty hard collision during their match-up on Friday. The Greek Freak had quite the spill after Smart appeared to yank him mid-air, causing the pair to land awkwardly to the floor. […]

After the Boston Celtics lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Marcus Smart essentially ripped the NBA for overturning Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sixth foul not once, but twice. Celtics guard Marcus Smart on overturned charge on Giannis, “Quite frankly, I think we all know what that was about. It was Giannis’s 6th foul didn’t want to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks figured in quite a scare on Friday night after superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo figured in a nasty fall against the Boston Celtics inside the HP Fieldhouse at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The reigning NBA MVP was looking to clean up teammate George Hill’s miss but clashed with Celtics guard Marcus Smart mid-air. […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum could be away from his young son, Jayson Tatum Jr.—better known as Deuce—for multiple months, depending how far his team goes in the Eastern Conference playoffs. But, that hasn’t stopped the new dad from spending quality time with his son. Tatum posted a video onto his Instagram story showing him […]

Marcus Smart has always been a vocal leader and tone-setter for the Boston Celtics on the defensive end of the floor. Thus, it comes as little surprise Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Smart’s ability to communicate will play a vital role in Boston’s success in the empty Orlando gyms. Brad Stevens said he told […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart may not look the part, but he is actually quite the acrobat. Some of his pregame routines include doing backflips and handstands. He even garnered attention for doing a kip-up during a game. With that said, while at Disney World, Smart decided to teach his teammate Jaylen Brown some of […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris turned heads recently by demanding justice for Breonna Taylor instead of answering reporters’ questions during his media availability. On Tuesday, Boston Celtics veteran guard Marcus Smart followed in his footsteps. Taylor is an emergency Medical Technician who was shot in her sleep last March by Louisville police officers executing a […]

The isolated nature of the NBA “bubble” in Orlando is forcing players to be creative in terms of how they spend free time. For the Boston Celtics, that means channeling the inner-Michael Phelps. Celtics big man Enes Kanter and Marcus Smart headed to the pool to race in a spectacle which was filled with trash […]

The Golden State Warriors had an absolutely horrendous 2019-20 campaign. So much so that they were perhaps one of the few teams that would have been more than happy if the season got cancelled altogether. The good news for the Warriors is that their suffering doesn’t look like it’s going to last more than a […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has used a famous Call of Duty gulag for a hilarious reference to the snitch hotline the NBA has implemented at Walt Disney World. That 2nd offense on that snitch line gets you sent here… pic.twitter.com/F2bZKjVTht — marcus smart (@smart_MS3) July 17, 2020 The snitch hotline has already been used […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is one of the most well-regarded defenders in the league due to his grit, constant hustle and commitment to making plays. That dog mentality isn’t born from nothing, and if it’s any indication, his AAU postgame ice baths in Walmart trash cans and parking lot fights would explain a lot […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has garnered a reputation as one of the most versatile defensive players in the NBA. Smart excels on the perimeter, but he has also proven himself capable of switching onto bigger opponents when necessary. Smart’s defensive abilities allows head coach Brad Stevens to run a slew of different rotations, making […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was hoping to put a different message on the back of his jersey ahead of the NBA restart. Smart said he would have had “I Matter” stitched across the back of his jersey, per A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston, but it was not one of the available choices. […]

After contracting the coronavirus in March, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart reminisced on his experience and formulated some helpful advice for everyone, especially the younger players. Smart spoke to several reporters via video call on Tuesday, during which he advised younger players to take the coronavirus “seriously.” He pointed out that the asymptomatic cases are […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was one of the notable NBA players who contracted the coronavirus. The rugged defender has fully recovered from COVID-19 and will continue to donate his blood plasma. During a conference call with Celtics reporters on Tuesday, Smart also talked about how scared he was when he first tested positive for […]

Marcus Smart received the love from NBA coaches once again, this time in predicting the All-Defensive First Team. The Boston Celtics guard garnered the most first-team votes for a guard, above Philadelphia 76ers standout Ben Simmons, and even outscored two-time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard by two points in the total voting. The […]