Marcus Smart

Even accidentally, Marcus Smart continues finding ways to show his teams the lengths he’s willing to go to ensure victory. In need of a swift reaction after both his balance and his dribble go awry, Smart tumbles face-first into the hardwood, reaching out in hopes of preventing a turnover. Deflecting the ball just enough to stay within reach, Smart stops it and flips it to a teammate in one motion, setting up the must-need assist with under a minute to go. Draining the game-winning free throws moments later, Smart’s crunch-time heroics helped the Memphis Grizzlies stave off the L.A. Clippers’ comeback for a thrilling win November 12, 2023. Among the game’s leaders, Smart supplied 17 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three 3-pointers.