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A good time for a good game from the Celtics - The Boston Globe Marcus Smart and Josh Richardson saved the Celtics; they were able to burn collapsing defenses with outside shooting or slicing to the baske...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics beat Hornets, overcome Ball's career-best 38 points

Josh Richardson made six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Jayson Tatum hit two key free throws and finished with 19 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Charlotte Hornets 113...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Marcus Smart's return shows Celtics offense is currently flourishing through him: Film breakdown The Celtics offense has been clicking since Marcus Smart returned to the lineup.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Celtics Notebook: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum taking leadership mantle; Marcus Smart produces Jaylen Brown has stepped up his leadership voice in recent weeks.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Brown scores 29, Celtics run past shorthanded Heat 122-92

Jaylen Brown had 29 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Miami Heat 122-92

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Celtics' Marcus Smart Drops Sweet No-Look Pass To Robert Williams Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart dropped a sweet no-look pass to Robert Williams as they took on the Miami Heat.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • NESN.COM

Marcus Smart continues to push the Celtics to believe in their potential - The Boston Globe Tasked by coach Ime Udoka with the role of point guard, Smart has pushed the pace to get easy baskets in transition for Jayson Tatum and Jay...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Dishes out 12 dimes in win Smart closed with five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Saturday's 107-97 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Smart didn't score well, but he was apt in the role of ball distributor in the convincing win. He logged many of his assists by feeding the ball to Jayson Tatum, who blew the roof off with a 38-point performance. This was the third time this season that Smart reached double digits in assists.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart adds a new layer to Celtics trade talks by embracing facilitating role heading into deadline Marcus Smart dished out a career-high 12 assists in Saturday's win over the Pelicans, continuing his strong stretch at point guard.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

No growing rift between Marcus Smart and Ime Udoka There’s no growing rift between Smart and Udoka. Smart said the rookie coach has done a great job. Smart said he believes Udoka has faith in...

JANUARY 29, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Celtics Notebook: Marcus Smart continues impressive play, adjusting to bomb cyclone and more Marcus Smart continues to be a difference-maker, though there weren't many other bright spots in Friday's loss to the Hawks.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Report: Celtics explored Marcus Smart trade with Hawks, but need 'significant value' in return The Celtics reportedly discussed a Marcus Smart trade with the Hawks, though Atlanta went a different direction.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics in 128-75 laugher over Kings

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds before both rested the entire fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics routed the Sacramento Kings 128-75

JANUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Solid across the board in win Smart logged 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and four steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-87 victory over Washington.

Impact Smart let Jayson Tatum (51 points) do the heavy lifting, but he still logged a team-high plus-36 in the box score himself. Smart has also racked up nine steals over his previous three games. Smart looked fresh in his return from COVID-19 protocols and will look to keep producing Tuesday against the Kings.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Jayson Tatum breaks drought with another 50-point spectacle after pep talk from Marcus Smart Jayson Tatum went from ice cold to scorching hot with an NBA-best fifth 50-point game in the last calendar year.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't have minutes limited Smart (conditioning) won't face a minutes limit during Sunday's contest against the Wizards, John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal reports.

Impact Smart will be available for the first time since Jan. 10 (six games), but he won't face any restrictions. In six games before his absence, the veteran guard averaged 15.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 32.5 minutes.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Smart (conditioning) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact As expected, Smart will return following a six-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols and conditioning issues. He may be on a minutes limit given the long layoff. Before landing in protocols, he had scored in double digits in seven straight games.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Sunday Smart (conditioning) is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Wizards.

Impact Smart is expected to return following a six-game absence. He may be on a minutes limit given the long layoff. Before landing in protocols, he had scored in double digits in seven straight games.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Boston set for matchup against Washington

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with Washington averaging 25.2 points per game

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Nurkic's rebound, basket late rally Blazers over Celtics

Jusuf Nurkic grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a shot from the lane with 14 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Boston Celtics 109-105

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Smith (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith was questionable once again heading into Friday's matchup, but he'll be forced to miss a sixth consecutive game due to the league's health and safety protocols. His next chance to return will be Sunday against the Wizards.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Smart (conditioning) is questionable for Friday's tilt against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Smart was also questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets before not playing, so it seems like he's close to a return after missing the past five games. He may be on a minutes limit when back.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum leads Boston into matchup with Portland

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.2 points per game

JANUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Ball's triple-double carries Hornets past Celtics, 111-102

LaMelo Ball had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics

JANUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Smart (conditioning) is out Wednesday against the Hornets.

Impact Smart has apparently cleared the league's health and safety protocols but will miss at least one more game due to conditioning issues. Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start Wednesday, while Smart's next chance to return will be Friday against the Trail Blazers.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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