MARCUS SMART NEWS

Steph Curry injury: Warriors guard out indefinitely with sprained foot ligament after Marcus Smart collision (report) Curry suffered the injury during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Celtics

MARCH 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Warriors coach Steve Kerr sounds off on Celtics guard Marcus Smart: 'I thought it was a dangerous play' Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn't take too kindly to Marcus Smart's hustle play that led to Stephen Curry's ankle injury. Golden State's...

MARCH 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sidelines Curry alongside 20 points Smart ended with 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 110-88 victory over Golden State.

Impact Smart made a questionable play on Stephen Curry that resulted in a foot injury for the All-Star, and coach Steve Kerr gave Smart an earful about it. That event didn't curb Smart's output, as he generated a nice total that included four drilled threes from beyond the arc.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart defends against 'dirty' perception after Steph Curry injury as Celtics defense continues to be unsolvable The Celtics defense was phenomenal at Golden State, but this game was defined by Smart's collision with Steph Curry and Curry's injury.

MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Draymond Green defends Marcus Smart dive into Stephen Curry: 'I can't call that a dirty play' The Warriors forward called Smart's dive unnecessary but wouldn't go as far as his head coach in criticizing it.

MARCH 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Tatum, Boston set for matchup with Sacramento

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Sacramento averaging 26.7 points per game

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics support Marcus Smart after Stephen Curry injured on dive Ime Udoka and Jaylen Brown said Marcus Smart's dive wasn't a dirty play.

MARCH 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Curry injures left foot in Warriors blowout loss to Celtics

Stephen Curry went down with a left foot injury late in the first half and didn’t return as Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics routed the Golden State Warriors 110-88 on Wednesday...

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Smart, Steve Kerr argue after Stephen Curry injury occurs while Celtics guard dives for a loose ball Smart and Kerr were engaged in a heated argument during a dead ball in the second quarter.

MARCH 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

VIDEO: Marcus Smart Dove at Steph Curry's Ankles and Kicked Klay Thompson on the Same Play The Boston Celtics visited the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Things got intense in the second quarter and wouldn't you know it,...

MARCH 17, 2022 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Celtics' Marcus Smart might be making a case for NBA Defensive Player of the Year - The Boston Globe No Celtic has had more disruptive, game-altering moments at the defensive end of the floor than Smart.

MARCH 15, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Luka Doncic leads Mavs past Celtics 95-92 on Garnett's day

Luka Doncic returned from a hamstring scare to hit a tying 3-pointer with a 1:21 left, Spencer Dinwiddie made the winner with nine seconds to play and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled...

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around performance in win Smart supplied 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists and five steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 114-103 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Smart was efficient from the field en route to his first 20-plus point outing since Feb. 13. The veteran point guard also tied his season high with five steals, a mark he's reached just one other time -- Nov. 13 against the Cavaliers. During Boston's current five-game winning streak, Smart has averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.4 minutes.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Marcus Smart on Defensive Player of the Year, getting respect The Celtics have the No. 1 defensive ranking in the league, but their players haven't gotten much respect in the awards discussions.

MARCH 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Excitement building for Sunday's ceremony retiring Kevin Garnett's No. 5 - The Boston Globe “It’s going to be crazy and it’s going to be insane, and rightfully so," Celtic Marcus Smart said. “I think not just us, everyone is excited...

MARCH 12, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Derrick White Takes Playful Jab At Marcus Smart After Win Vs. Hornets Boston Celtics guard Derrick White playfully embarrasses teammate Marcus Smart for not ranking highly in charges

MARCH 10, 2022 • NESN.COM

Charlotte hosts Boston after Tatum's 54-point outing

Boston visits the Charlotte Hornets after Jayson Tatum scored 54 points in the Celtics' 126-120 victory against the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes nine dimes in win Smart produced 14 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, three rebounds, one steal and five turnovers in Sunday's 126-120 home win over the Nets.

Impact It was a typical grind-it-out effort for Smart. He didn't shoot well and had a few too many turnovers, but he teamed with Al Horford and Robert Williams to anchor the defense versus an elite Brooklyn scoring machine. Heading into Sunday's contest, Smart was averaging a well-rounded 14.8 points, 6.0 assists and 1.2 steals over his last nine games. His minutes and opportunities have not changed despite the addition of Derrick White.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out 12 dimes Smart closed with 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds and 12 assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 120-107 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Smart recorded his first double-double of the season, tying his season high in assists with 12. He managed to score in double figures for the fourth time in the last five games and stayed locked in from downtown, where he tallied 12 of his 18 points. Smart's scoring opportunities may take a hit when Jaylen Brown (ankle) returns, but even so, he's shown that he's good for an occasional scoring outburst.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum nets 37, leads Celtics past Morant, Grizzlies 120-107

Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter on his 24th birthday, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Celtics could ride dynamic duo, elite defense to NBA Finals

Yaron Weitzman breaks down how the Boston Celtics have turned their season around to emerge as championship contenders.

MARCH 3, 2022

Morant leads Memphis against Boston after 52-point game

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Jaylen Brown goes down, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart show they can drive Celtics As the Celtics wait to see how long Jaylen Brown's ankle sprain will sideline him, they are still pushing ahead.

MARCH 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tatum scores 33 to help Celtics push past Hawks 107-98

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Boston Celtics rally in the second half and beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-98

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brissett, Pacers hot from long range, beat Celtics 128-107

Oshae Brissett scored 27 points and Buddy Hield had 11 of his 21 points during the final eight minutes to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 128-107

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS