The Boston Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday for the first time since the Cavs swept them in the opening round of the 2015 playoffs.
In the last contest, Cleveland guard J.R. Smith backhanded Celtics swingman Jae Crowder, causing the latter to sprain his left ACL. Crowder commented on the situation Monday and professed hope Smith would show some remorse for his actions.
"I hope he apologizes [Tuesday], to be honest with you," said Crowder, per ESPN.com's Chris Forsberg. "[...] I hope it wasn't intentional. But if he doesn't [apologize], then we'll play ball."
Smith was ejected and suspended for two games following the incident with Crowder, seen in the video below, which wasn't the only notable scuffle from that postseason series.
Cavs All-Star Kevin Love got tangled up with Boston big man Kelly Olynyk, who dislocated Love's shoulder and forced him out for the rest of Cleveland's run to the NBA Finals. The two are on good terms—far better than Smith and Crowder evidently are.
Although he didn't require surgery on his knee, Crowder did h ...
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Jae Crowder Wants Apology from J.R. Smith for Backhand That Caused ACL Injury
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