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Morning sports update: Why Brad Stevens instructed Marcus Smart to miss a free throw against the Blazers

The Celtics squeaked by the Trail Blazers late Tuesday night, winning 116-115. Jayson Tatum’s 32 points — including his 3-pointer with 7.9 seconds left — sparked the Celtics to victory, giving them a four-game winning streak. They conclude their West Coast trip Thursday night with a battle against the Lakers.

Taylor Hall didn’t score in his Bruins debut, but he got an assist in the Bruins’ 3-2 shootout win over the Sabres. Hall’s new linemates, David Krejci and Craig Smith, gave the Bruins their two goals in regulation, while Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk scored in the shootout.