MARCUS SMART NEWS

Lopez has 30 points, 13 rebounds, Nets beat Celtics 100-97

BOSTON (AP) Brook Lopez scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 100-97 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

JANUARY 2, 2016

Thomas scores 21, leads Celtics past Knicks, 100-9

BOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas took off for the basket, just what the Boston Celtics needed with the game tightening up.

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Knicks-Celtics Preview

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of their first four-game win streak thanks to balanced scoring.

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Celtics-Hornets Preview

Avery Bradley said a recent game in Charlotte showed the Boston Celtics are a get-up-and-go team capable of gutting it out.

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Celtics-Magic Preview

Evan Fournier has been one of the NBA's most improved players and a big reason Orlando is off to a surprising start, but the Magic might have to move on without him.

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Celtics run away from Wizards 111-78

BOSTON (AP) Two nights after narrowly avoiding an embarrassing loss, the Boston Celtics rolled to an easy win.

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Wizards-Celtics Preview

The Washington Wizards' lack of resolve continues to baffle Randy Wittman, and John Wall's turnovers keep piling up.

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Celtics-Hawks Preview

Consecutive games against the same opponent produced vastly different results for the Boston Celtics. The Atlanta Hawks have been more consistent of late, though not in a positive...

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Nets hold off Celtics 111-101 for home-and-home split

NEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets were embarrassed and angry, and two nights later were 35 points better.

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Celtics' Smart out a couple of weeks with left leg injury

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart could miss at least a couple of weeks with a lower left leg injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Celtics-Nets Preview

The Brooklyn Nets were the latest team to suffer from Avery Bradley's contributions off Boston's bench, and they might be the first to see him back in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Bradley, Thomas lead Celtics to 120-95 win over Nets

BOSTON (AP) Avery Bradley has taken over Isaiah Thomas' role as instant offense off the bench for the Boston Celtics.

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

2016 NBA Mock Draft: It's never too early for a picks fix

2016 NBA Mock Draft: It's never too early for a picks fix

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Thomas leads Celtics to easy 111-95 win over Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics were playing their fifth game in seven days on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Celtics just keep rolling, Rockets just keep plummeting

Despite Boston playing for fifth time in seven days, Houston now in longest losing streak in nearly three years

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

NBA Capsules

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, including seven during a pivotal stretch late in the fourth quarter, to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 92-86 victory over the win...

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Russell Westbrook on Marcus Smart's play: 'I do this. Don't get it twisted'

Russell Westbrook on Marcus Smart's play: 'Don't get it twisted. I do this'

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Out-Smarted: Celtics PG gets better of Westbrook, who vows revenge

'He had a good game. ... We'll see him again,' OKC guard and reigning scoring champ vows after Boston tops OKC

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Celtics-Rockets Preview

The Houston Rockets are among the worst defensive teams in the NBA, and coach Kevin McHale doesn't think talking is a solution.

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Smart leads Celtics past Thunder 100-85

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Marcus Smart got the best of Russell Westbrook, and afterward, Westbrook was already looking for a rematch.

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Smart leads Celtics past Thunder 100-85

Smart leads Celtics past Thunder 100-85

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Celtics-Thunder Preview

As the Oklahoma City Thunder keep their fingers crossed over another Kevin Durant injury, Russell Westbrook is taking matters into his own hands.

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Paul George and the resurgent Pacers take on Celtics

Paul George will look to continue his recent rise Wednesday night when the suddenly hot Indiana Pacers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston...

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Pacers-Celtics Preview

The first game of Paul George's breakout string came when Indiana beat Boston at Bankers Life Fieldhouse a week ago.

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Thomas leads Celtics to 99-83 win over Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) Thanks to their defense, the Boston Celtics turned a one-point lead into a rout rather quickly.

NOVEMBER 11, 2015