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Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart Ejected for Fight and More Takeaways from Loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

By Thomas King

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during a preseason game on September 30, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during a preseason game on September 30, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Aron Baynes and Jayson Tatum go for the rebound.
Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes and forward Jayson Tatum box out looking for the rebound.  (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Other Observations

  • Al Horford was perhaps the only Celtics starter to play well. Cleveland switched almost all screens during the game and Horford took advantage, planting himself on the block when a guard tried to check him. Horford’s consistently deep post position forced double teams and he peppered the ball to open shooters out of the double, finishing with a team-high seven assists.
  • Two-way player Walt Lemon Jr. once again stood out in garbage time, scoring 10 points and dishing out 3 assists in 15 minutes. Lemon has elite athleticism, drawing comparisons to John Wall from Brian Scalabrine on the Boston broadcast for his ability to take flight from far out and glide toward the rim.
  • After signing a training camp deal with the Celtics, Marcus Georges-Hunt saw his first action of the season Saturday. Georges-Hunt played 12 minutes, scoring 7 points.
  • Semi Ojeleye‘s nightmarish preseason continued Saturday, as the second-year forward scored just three points in 18 minutes and finished the game a team-worst -16 plus/minus.

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  • Rookie center Robert Williams III did not enter the game until late in the third quarter, but he made the most of his 10 minutes, blocking another two shots and slamming home an alley-oop dunk. Williams II registered at least one blocked shot in every preseason game.
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