The Celtics claimed a comfortable 127-109 win over the Pistons on Wednesday, sending themselves into the All-Star break on a high note.
Here are the takeaways.
1. Marcus Smart wasted absolutely no time putting together a perfectly Marcus Smart stat line. In his return from a nasty ankle sprain, Smart reminded Celtics fans what they have to look forward to when basketball returns with nine points, six assists and six steals — several of which showcased his quick hands and lightning-quick thinking as a defender.
“It felt like something was missing in my life,” Smart said.