The Boston Celtics are struggling to stay above water. What has gone wrong?
The Celtics are 15-15 on the season after blowing a 24-point lead against the Pelicans. What has gone wrong for Boston?FEBRUARY 23, 2021
MARCUS SMART #36 - POINT GUARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
7.4 PPG •
2.6 RPG •
3.7 APG
7.4 PPG
2.6 RPG
3.7 APG
Boston plays Dallas, looks to end road slide
Boston will attempt to stop its four-game road skid when the Celtics play DallasFEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcus Smart Looking To Make Return After All-Star Break | SLAM Marcus Smart is one of the most important pieces of the Boston Celtics roster. At the end of January, he went down with a calf injury and th...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Woj: Marcus Smart unlikely to return to Celtics before All-Star break The longest-tenured player on Boston’s roster is with the team, but reportedly unlikely to suit up.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Pelicans rally from 24 down, top Celtics 120-115 in overtime
Brandon Ingram highlighted a 33-point performance by hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer with 33.3 seconds left in overtime, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for 120-115 victory over...FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Marcus Smart Likely Out Through All-Star Break The Celtics are just 5–6 since Smart suffered a left calf strain on Jan. 30.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • SI.COM
Marcus Smart Update: Guard Joins Celtics On Three-Game Road Trip Marcus Smart has joined the Boston Celtics for their three-game road trip, though it's still unclear when he'll return from injury.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • NESN.COM
New Orleans Pelicans: What would it take to get Marcus Smart? The New Orleans Pelicans need smart, tough players who play good defense and can cover multiple spots. On paper, one of the ideal players wo...
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Boston plays New Orleans, aims to break road skid
Boston looks to break its three-game road skid with a victory against New OrleansFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young leads Atlanta against Boston after 40-point performance
Atlanta faces the Boston Celtics after Trae Young scored 40 points in the Hawks' 122-114 victory against the CelticsFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young scores 40, Hawks end skid, slip by Celtics 122-114
Trae Young had 40 points and eight assists, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 122-114 win over the Boston CelticsFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics’ Marcus Smart looked ‘a lot’ better when Brad Stevens last saw him on court "Looking better in a 1-on-0 shooting drill doesn't always translate to being cleared to play 5-on-5."
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
Brown and the Celtics face the Hawks
Jaylen Brown leads Boston into a matchup with Atlanta averaging 26.0 points per gameFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brown scores 27, Celtics outlast Jokic, Nuggets 112-99
Jaylen Brown had 27 points and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics withstand a 43-point night from Nikola Jokic and beat the Denver Nuggets 112-99FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brown and Jokic clash in Boston-Denver matchup
Jaylen Brown and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the NBA's top scorers when Boston and Denver hit the courtFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Refreshed Beal scores 35, leads Wizards past Celtics 104-91
Bradley Beal returned from a rare night off to score 35 points, Russell Westbrook was a rebound short of a triple-double, and the Washington Wizards beat the Boston Celtics 104-91FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcus Smart shines as Celtics TV broadcaster, even as a bit of a critic During his time on TV in Friday night's game, Smart presented the rare viewpoint of a player breaking down his own team’s game live.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Beal and Tatum clash in Washington-Boston matchup
Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum meet in a matchup of two of the league's top scorers when Washington and Boston take the courtFEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smart's analysis on broadcast shows appreciation for winning plays even in loss During his time on TV, Marcus Smart presented the rare viewpoint of a player breaking down his own team’s game live.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bey scores 30, hits 7 3s to lead Pistons past Boston 108-102
Saddiq Bey scored 30 points and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat the Boston Celtics 108-102FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcus Smart on the road to recovery: 'It could’ve been worse' The moment Marcus Smart’s leg gave out, everyone around the league had the same thought: Did he just tear his Achilles?
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marcus Smart continues ‘tough’ process in comeback from calf strain - The Boston Globe The Celtics guard, who suffered the injury Jan. 30, said he is able to walk with a slight limp, but there is taking it day by day and there...
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Marcus Smart describes calf popping twice vs. Lakers: ‘Thank God it wasn’t my Achilles’ "It’s definitely going to take some time."
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
Detroit visits Boston, looks to stop road skid
Detroit comes into a matchup against Boston as losers of seven road games in a rowFEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ojeleye scores career-high 24, Celtics down Raptors 120-106
Semi Ojeleye had a career-high 24 points and six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-106 win over the Toronto RaptorsFEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
