The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smart

BOSTON — Before Wednesday’s game against the Pistons — the final one before the All-Star break — Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla was asked what his message to his players would be going into the week off.

Good afternoon, basketball lovers. So good to be with you again as we head into All-Star weekend. Last week, after witnessing basketball history in the form of LeBron James capturing the all-time scoring record, we saw fireworks in the form of one of the zaniest NBA trade deadlines we’ve ever…

The defensive player of the year suffered what looked to be a painful ankle injury and had to be carried off the court which could affect the Boston Celtics' NBA championship hopes

"I (don't) want to go out there and rush back and then we're in the same predicament a couple of months from now, a couple of days from now," he offered.

MIAMI — No, not a complete game, something that was shuffled out of the equation considering the missing bodies on both sides.

The Boston Celtics will be in full "Hospital Celtics" mode against the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening.

Plus, the Celtics got their revenge.

Leaning on 3-pointers too much, Boston has at times needed to shake things up by attacking the rim or cutting to the cup, success usually following the Celtics' decisions to eat a more varied diet on offense.

Patrick Mahomes wasn't the only sports star to suffer an ankle injury on Saturday, as Marcus Smart had to be helped off the court during an NBA clash in Toronto