The New York Times – Sports:
The Celtics lead the N.B.A. finals, two games to one, in a series that has been defined by size and rebounds more than finesse and flash.
Category: Smart, Marcus
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Boston Celtics Withstand Stephen Curry’s 3-pointers for Game 3 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State’s Curry had 31 points, including six 3-pointers, but Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum had big games of their own for Boston.
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Celtics Strike First in Finals by Rallying Past Warriors
The New York Times – Sports:
A fourth-quarter rally turned the tide in Game 1 against Golden State, but Boston isn’t celebrating anything just yet.
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N.B.A. Finals Preview: Boston Celtics Take On Golden State
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State has been to the finals six times in eight years. But the young stars of the Celtics may finally be ready for their big moment.
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Miami Heat Force Game 7 Against Boston Celtics Behind Jimmy Butler
The New York Times – Sports:
The Boston Celtics were one win away from the N.B.A. finals. After Butler’s 47-point Game 6 performance, the Miami Heat are, too.
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Boston Celtics Provide the Drama. Miami Heat Deliver the Win.
The New York Times – Sports:
A strange playoff series keeps getting weirder with injury scares and furious comebacks. It’s difficult to tell who is best prepared to adapt.
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Marcus Smart Leads Boston Celtics Over Miami Heat in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:
Smart, the Celtics’ point guard, made an impact on offense and defense as Boston beat Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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NBA Preview: Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Fight to Win the East
The New York Times – Sports:
Miami and Boston will meet in the Eastern Conference finals, with each team rightfully confident in its ability to win. The series may be too close to call.
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Jayson Tatum Saves the Boston Celtics’ Season With 46 Points
The New York Times – Sports:
Was it the 46 points? The crushing 3-pointers? The clutch free throws? Tatum, the Boston forward, was feeling it against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.