As the Celtics have ascended from the middle of the pack to the upper echelon of the NBA in recent weeks, Marcus Smart has been a steady, reliable force – and not just on the defensive end.
Smart, often maligned for his offensive struggles when the Celtics are playing poorly, deserves credit for his offensive prowess during this recent run.
His career averages are 10.4 points, 4.4 assists, 38 percent from the floor and 32 percent from 3. In the last 13 games, Smart is averaging 12.9 points and 5.6 assists while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 36.