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NBA Awards Watch: Good Morning, Look At The Rise Of Our Rookies

By DJoumbarey A. Moreau

Jan 25, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Marcus Smart – Boston Celtics/PG

Last Week: No. 5

A lot of people were anticipating the matchup between the two rookie point guards, Marcus Smart and Dante Exum. A lot of people feel that Smart got snubbed by the Jazz because they decided to draft Exum. Those same people were right as they said that Smart would play well in his first trip to Utah.

When Smart played against Exum and the Utah Jazz he went off. As Smart checked into the second quarter he had a memorable moment in the night getting a steal in the open court which resulted into easy transition points as he got a layup and went coast to coast. Smart all in the second quarter had seven points on 3-for-4 shooting, three assists, and one steal.

At the end of the night it was Smart who would come through looking the brightest as he played in the fourth quarter, with a minute remaining and helped lead his Celtics to a good road win. Smart finished the game with nine points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal.

In addition the best game of the week for Smart came against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he finished with 12 points, two rebounds, and six assists.

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