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The evolution of Marcus Smart as a guard for the Boston Celtics

Once he got the reigns to man the point for the Celtics, the Flower Mound native transformed his game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022

On this day: Semi Ojeleye born; Larry Bird triple-double vs. Hornets; Jim Paxson, Charles Smith cut

On this day, Semi Ojeleye was born, Larry Bird hung a triple-double on Charlotte, and Jim Paxson and Charles Smith were cut.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022

How are the Boston Celtics this good after such a rough start to their season?

Somehow the Celtics are not only thriving but in pole position as the NBA's top team in terms of record.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022

Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (12/5)

The 19-5 Boston Celtics make the trip north of the border to face the 12-11 Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022

Celtics overcome flat offensive effort, use strong defense to push past Nets

Friday night’s overtime loss to the Heat taught the Celtics that for as historic as their offensive is, they’re going to inevitably have off nights. And on those nights, they have to figure out a way to win.

Boston Herald · Dec 5, 2022

Pistons fall flat in last game of homestand, lose 122-112 to Grizzlies

DETROIT — The Pistons were no match for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Money can pay fines but can’t buy wins as Bulls fall to the Kings

Zach LaVine wasn’t the only Bull frustrated in the wake of the 110-101 loss Sunday, but he was definitely the most animated. That was evident with his late-game technical, even after he scored 41 points.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022

Knicks takedown Cavs behind rejuvenated defense

At least for one night, the Knicks defense was revitalized and they didn’t need Donovan Mitchell.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Report: Robert Williams III ‘pretty close to returning,’ per coach Joe Mazzulla

"It's just a matter of getting him back conditioning-wise and making sure he's comfortable and ready to go," explained Mazzulla.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022

Edey goes off for 31 points, 22 rebounds in Purdue’s 89-70 victory over Gophers

Ben Johnson entered Sunday's Big Ten opener with his Gophers basketball team shorthanded in the absolutely worst possible position going up against Purdue's physically imposing 7-4, 290-pound center Zach Edey.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022