Marcus Smart watched a perfect attempt for his first career buzzer-beater touch every part of the rim that normally guides a shot down before it rolled out against the Kings last week. In the rematch, he dealt with Buddy Hield’s career night, but got into the lane twice to hit a pair of runners to avenge his prior misfortune in the lane.
Smart became only the fourth Celtic to post seven assists, five steals, zero turnovers and shoot 50% in a game — per Sean Grande.
Brad Stevens: “We zoned on the last play and Rob Williams covered for us.