Pacers (37-28) at Celtics (46-20) Game #67 3/11/18

[jpotter33]

Smart once again!

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I've simply accepted it. smart is invaluable. sure we p---. moan. Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. and whine but he is HUGE fior this team.

[SCeltic34]

I'd strongly argue that we've been playing our best ball of this entire season since the ASB - far better than during much of our big winning streak early in the season.

[CelticSooner]

I'd strongly argue that we've been playing our best ball of this entire season since the ASB - far better than during much of our big winning streak early in the season.

I agree.

[Ilikesports17]

Marcus Smart is playing some unbelievable defense.

He should be first team all-D and finish top 5 in DPOY votes. He's more important than Horford on that end in my opinion.

3 offensive fouls drawn in the first half.

[vjcsmoke]

50-40 at halftime.  If Celtics hold Pacers to 80 some points we will win this game for sure.  Loved the defensive intensity of our guys.  We got a few lucky bounces on offense but lots of hustle to gain those extra possessions too.

[Ilikesports17]

Thats a great half. 10 point lead on a very solid Indiana team without Big Al or Brown.

Lets finish this game out with a strong second half. These wins are really something to build on.

[MJohnnyboy]

If I recall, the Pacers kicked the Celtics' ass the last time they played mostly because of Oladipo. Smart was out that game.

Oladipo has struggled mightily this game and I guarantee the reason why is Marcus Smart.

[SCeltic34]

Marcus Smart is playing some unbelievable defense.

He should be first team all-D and finish top 5 in DPOY votes. He's more important than Horford on that end in my opinion.

3 offensive fouls drawn in the first half.

His defensive instincts are incredible to watch, especially as someone who prefers solid defense over flashy offense.  I loved the KG-era defense-first, grind it out ugly type of games. 

We all know that you can't teach the kind of things that Smart does.

[jambr380]

That's Smart's 3rd turnover that he's forced.  2 charges and a great steal earlier.  We need him to stick around next year.

I love Smart and want to keep him long term, but we need him to be less impactful for that to happen. Please at least stop hitting your 3s, Marcus!!

[SCeltic34]

Kyrie is out.  What did I miss?

And now Smart is hurt.  Just great.

[jpotter33]

We can't catch a break with these dang injuries.

[esel1000]

Kyrie is out.  What did I miss?

And now Smart is hurt.  Just great.

Great question where is Kyrie?

[MJohnnyboy]

BRAD. STOP TELLING ARON BAYNES TO SHOOT THREES.

HE CANNOT SHOOT THEM.

[Neurotic Guy]

Glad to see Marcus on the court!