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Boston Celtics: 3 optimistic quotes following the Kyrie-Durant massacre

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 25: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets high-five during the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 25, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 25: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets high-five during the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 25, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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Marcus Smart: Boston Celtics “can’t lose any sleep over it”

There are not many players who have the passion to compete more than Marcus Smart.

In contributing 13 points and six assists in the loss, the Boston Celtics versatile guard recognizes the benefits of playing teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets early in the season.

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Not only does it show the team how they measure up against great teams, but it also shows what their shortcoming are and what they need to improve on as the season moves forward.

"“The benefit of playing these two games against two great teams is it tests you to see where you’re at,” Smart said following the game.  “It set the bar and now you know what you have to strive for.  It’s a great look to test us as a team to see where we’re at and where we need to get to.”"

Smart went on to say that his team “can’t lose any sleep over it,” but Celtics fans may be doing just that in seeing what a team like the Brooklyn Nets did led by two superstar players in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

When Kemba Walker is back and players like Tristian Thompson and Jeff Teague settle into their roles, will a game like the one on Christmas Day have a more competitive ending?

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Perhaps, but it is obvious the Boston Celtics need a move or two to add some depth and another scoring option to compliment the big four of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart.

Unless Danny Ainge breaks it all up and goes for a James Harden, he has the trade exception to get a player or two who could and should have an impact. As of right now the Celtics just have to look forward to the Indiana Pacers and getting back in the win column.

Two down, seventy to go.

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