The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smart

Sloppy defense, rushed offense, and a generally poor overall effort that has been a staple of the Celtics' recent play in road losses to teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers (and very nearly, the Los Angeles Lakers as well) let one get away from Boston.

Robert Williams returned to action but the Celtics couldn't get it done at home against the Magic.

Well this is gross.

This game was the most nauseating roller-coaster ride for both teams.

The Lakers and their stars were at their best, the Eastern Conference favorite firing their best shots at LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook and only landing glancing blows.

The Boston floor general is having the best season of his career -- is it enough?

Punched in the mouth early, Boston did not give up and took the fight to Toronto in the game's third quarter after an unfriendly whistle and sloppy play put them on their heels in the first half.

The Celtics haven’t faced many tests of adversity amidst a scorching start to the season, but they’re starting to show they possess resilient characteristics that can pay off down the road.

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

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 will have to come with their "A" game to beat the version of Brooklyn we have seen take the floor of late, winners of their last four tilts.