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WALTHAM, Mass. --  Boston Celtics swingman Jae Crowder, whose 2014-15 season ended when he sprained his left ACL after a vicious backhand from Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith in Game 4 of an Eastern Conference playoff series, said on the eve of the teams' first meeting since the injury that he expects an apology from Smith. "I hope he apologizes [Tuesday], to be honest with you," said Crowder, who avoided surgery but spent the early part of his offseason rehabbing the injury that occurred as he fell to the court. Smith was ejected and suspended for two games for the incident, but has apparently not apologized to Crowder. Added Crowder: "I hope it wasn't intentional. But if he doesn't [apologize], then we'll play ball." When asked if Smith delivered a cheap shot, Crowder repeated himself. "I hope he apologizes tomorrow," Crowder said. "But if he doesn't, we'll play ball." Also in that game, Kevin Love's season ended when he got...

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