Marcus Smart was the great protagonist of the night in the NBA. A brutal statistical line, with 24 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and five triples, They were essential for his Boston Celtics to take Miami, ‘steal’ the home court factor and promote one of the best basketball teams in the world.
Smart is not just defense, as has long been believed. He also has potential in attack and he shows it by leading the top-5 of the day. In a spectacular way, with a ‘crossover’ that knocks down Max Strus, ‘breaks’ his ankles and ends with a score.
Boston breaks Miami with 75 points from its magic club
And Smart’s big plays don’t stop there. He also left a huge assist for Jaylen Brown that the Celtics’ ‘7’ settled with a triple. Total exhibition and demonstration that if the Celtics are fine, they can breathe. Soul of the green team and heart of the Boston Garden.