The Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons, 127-109 in their final game before the All-Star break to improve to an NBA-best 42-17. Jayson Tatum led the way with 38 points, including a quarter career-high 24 in the third, and Marcus Smart, playing in his first game since January 21st, finished with 9 points and 6 steals in the win.

1:00- Chris Forsberg reacts to the win and commends the banged up Celtics for giving it all ahead of the break

7:59- Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction following the game

13:32- Abby Chin catches up with Marcus Smart in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview after the win

15:08- Malcolm Brogdon discusses Smart’s impact on both ends of the court in his return

15:50- Brogdon and Blake Griffin explain why the Celtics’ locker room is so special

17:14- Forsberg, House and Giles react to Brogdon and Griffin’s comments about the team’s chemistry

19:38- Jayson Tatum shares his feelings on heading to the All-Star Game and on participating in the three-point contest

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