Marcus Smart
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The Boston Celtics star guard Marcus Smart was interviewed following the Celtics’ 116-110 victory over the Kawhi Leonard-led Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Smart had 17 points and nine assists.

The win marked Boston’s fourth straight victory, and the team will look to carry the momentum into their New Year’s Day matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

In his postgame presser, Marcus Smart spoke on the altercation that happened during the Celtics’ win on Christmas Day over the Bucks, and the words shared with Thanasis Antetokounmpo as Thanasis sat on the bench: