The. Hustle. Is. Real. Every night.
There may not be a player who defines hustle on the Celtics like Marcus Smart. On a team that probably leads the league in "hustle" or other synonyms being used across its broadcasts per game (quite analytical of me, I know), that's quite an accomplishment.
It was on display again today, defensive activity and aggressiveness against the Nuggets' sloppy offensive sets were a driving force in Boston's 121-101 win Sunday afternoon. But none of his plays stuck out like his punch, a different kind from the one he laid on Matt Bonner's groin area a while back.