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Stephen Curry did a lot of great things in the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 NBA Finals win against the Boston Celtics. However, according to former player and head coach Sam Mitchell, there are two things that made him impossible to stop: his physical and mental toughness. Curry basically singlehandedly carried the Warriors in the first […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed a resurgent 2022 season. Following talk of a rebuild in December, the Celtics completely turned things around and went on to win the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum proved that they are one of the best star-studded duos in the NBA. Marcus Smart is an excellent third option. Al […]

When the Boston Celtics lost Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Milwaukee Bucks, many felt Marcus Smart and his squad were dead in the water. It was a brutal, devastating defeat for Boston as the Bucks won at TD Garden in front of the Celtics’ own fans, rallying from being down 11 […]

The Boston Celtics are down 3-2 against the Golden State Warriors leading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. However, they will have home court advantage for this win or go home affair. Although Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tend to steal the majority of Celtics headlines, Marcus Smart is one of the most all-around […]

Marcus Smart is the type of player who wears his heart on his sleeve. As it turns out, the Boston Celtics star also does the same on his hair. Smart recently revealed the reason behind his green-colored hair. It obviously has a lot to do with the Celtics’ colors, but as it turns out, this […]

After starting the series 1-0, the Boston Celtics are in a tough situation heading into Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Now down 2-3 to the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics have allowed the Dubs a chance to win the title Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics lost both of the last two games […]

Marcus Smart winning this season’s Defensive Player of the Year title is no fluke. The Boston Celtics star is, without a doubt, one of the top defenders in the NBA today. He worked extremely hard to get to where he is right now, and he has some advice for anyone who wants to take on […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the best defenders in the game today in Marcus Smart. The fact that he just won Defensive Player of the Year this season is a clear testament to this fact. However, even the feisty combo guard himself struggles with trying to defend Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Ahead […]

The Boston Celtics came away with a dramatic loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and as was the case in the opening three games, this contest was filled with what-ifs for both teams. For the Celtics, shooting woes in the fourth quarter marred their performance on the night, […]

The Boston Celtics have snagged the lead in the 2022 NBA Finals after a 116-100 win in Game 3 over the Golden State Warriors. Behind a monster performance from the trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, they could put the Warriors on the ropes before heading back to San Francisco in Friday’s […]

The Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals by a score of 116-100. The contest was another physical one between the two squads, with one play in particular standing out. Late in the fourth quarter, Celtics forward Al Horford and Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry were […]

There’s a pretty surprising stat on the Boston Celtics box score after their Game 3 NBA Finals win over the Golden State Warriors. Beside Marcus Smart’s name there are two zeros under “steals” and “blocks”. It’s just one example, but those two goose eggs prove that defense is more than just the counting stats. That’s […]

The Boston Celtics came up with a huge win on Wednesday night as they took a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Boston’s Big 3 all stepped up to the plate in Game 3 and it resulted in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart matching a long-standing NBA […]

Jaylen Brown has been a force for the Boston Celtics all season long. He’s been one of the team’s most important players, and there’s no denying that this squad would not be where they are today had it not been for Brown’s heroics. Celtics star Marcus Smart recently opened up about Brown’s growth. The Defensive […]

The Boston Celtics ran through a gauntlet of an Eastern Conference playoffs draw, defeating the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving-led Brooklyn Nets in the first round, dispatching the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and then squeaking out a win over the formidable Miami Heat in seven games to advance to the NBA Finals. Led by Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics may have lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, but Marcus Smart is not one bit bothered. While the Warriors blew out the Celtics to prove they cannot do anything about their explosive offense, Smart highlighted that they are not a team that easily gets demoralized by […]

It has been an eventful two games to start the NBA Finals. After a dominant performance in Game 1, the Boston Celtics were then blown out by the Golden State Warriors in Game 2. The two teams will now travel to Boston for two straight home matchups for the Celtics.   With the series tied […]

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 […]