This game is like unlimited ammunition for Celtics fans. Nobody on the internet will ever again be able to say an unkind word about Marcus Smart, least of all me. “Look how much blue-collar HUSTLE is on display here!” says the enthused Celtics fan. “Look how much BOSTON GRIT Maaahcus Smaaht has! His impact on the game goes far beyond the boxscore even though in the same breath I will excitedly tell you about his eight steals! If you say bad things about him I will correct you by pointing out his INTANGIBLES (but not his six turnovers which nearly negated his steals).”
Not even I can deny that Marcus Smart may have been the most important player on the Celtics last night. I might even go so far as to say that in the past month or so he has been right behind Isaiah Thomas in terms of importance to the team because Al Horford is a big softy who gets out-rebounded by the guards on his team. Smart’s shooting is still a concern, but I don’t know how bad it would have to get before Celtics fans collectively admitted that his defense was no longer making up for his offense. I’m guessing he’d have to shoot 25% from three and 35% from the field for them to admit that.
Oh wait. That already happened. LOL!
I am so salty right now.