Marcus Smart stole the show in his return
After missing 11 games with a sprained ankle, Marcus Smart had a lot of pent up energy when he returned to the floor Wednesday night.
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After missing 11 games with a sprained ankle, Marcus Smart had a lot of pent up energy when he returned to the floor Wednesday night.
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