Clearly missing the services of Isaiah Thomas during last night’s 98-95 victory over the lowly Brooklyn Nets, Brad Stevens decided to divvy up point guard duties for the Boston Celtics last night. <br /> <br /> Starting in Thomas’ place, Marcus Smart went 3-14 from the floor, but chipped in with 5 assists, 3 steals, and a perfect 5-5 from the charity stripe (including four clutch makes down the stretch). <br /> <br /> Although his percentages remain an eyesore, Smart has found shooting success in varying ways. <br /> <br /> Plus, the Lakers and Suns do battle for ping pong balls.<br /><br />-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-<br />Please watch: "FULL KYRIE IRVING and GORDON HAYWARD CELTICS Press Conference" <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7FoDj4-Nzw<br />-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
