MARCUS SMART NEWS

How Celtics could ride dynamic duo, elite defense to NBA Finals

Yaron Weitzman breaks down how the Boston Celtics have turned their season around to emerge as championship contenders.

MARCH 3, 2022

Morant leads Memphis against Boston after 52-point game

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Jaylen Brown goes down, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart show they can drive Celtics As the Celtics wait to see how long Jaylen Brown's ankle sprain will sideline him, they are still pushing ahead.

MARCH 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tatum scores 33 to help Celtics push past Hawks 107-98

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Boston Celtics rally in the second half and beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-98

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brissett, Pacers hot from long range, beat Celtics 128-107

Oshae Brissett scored 27 points and Buddy Hield had 11 of his 21 points during the final eight minutes to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 128-107

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient in return Smart contributed 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 129-106 victory over the Nets.

Impact Smart was sidelined for one game due to an ankle injury before the All-Star break, but he returned to the lineup and knocked down five three-pointers to help the Celtics blow out the Nets on Thursday. He's also now recorded six or more assists in nine of his last 13 appearances. If he keeps up that kind of production, he could approach a new career high in assists by season's end.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Celtics Guard Marcus Smart Expected To Play Thursday vs. Nets Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is expected to play in Thursday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • NESN.COM

Not on injury report Smart (ankle) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Nets, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that he expected Smart to play Thursday, and he'll officially be able to return for Boston's first game following the All-Star break. He averaged 16.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game across his four appearances prior to his absence.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Head coach Ime Udoka said Smart (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's contest against the Nets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart suffered the sprained ankle during the Celtics' second to last contest before the All-Star break and remained sidelined for final game as well. However, the week-long break appears to have paid off, and the point guard is expected to be good to go for the stretch run.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons end 8-game skid, Celtics' 9-game winning streak

Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on We...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Wednesday Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Detroit, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Smart was doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup due to a right ankle sprain, and he'll officially be held out. Derrick White will take his place in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard should also see additional run.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart Doubtful For Celtics Vs. Pistons After Spraining Ankle Marcus Smart looked to be in serious pain when he suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter of the Celtics' win against the 76ers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • NESN.COM

Marcus Smart doubtful for Wednesday's game vs. Pistons, but that's a small positive Marcus Smart likely won't play in Wednesday's game, but the doubtful designation is a positive sign.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Doubtful for Wednesday Smart (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Smart left Tuesday's blowout win over the 76ers due to a sprained right ankle, and it appears the Celtics will be cautious and keep the point guard sidelined for the their last game before the All-Star break. In his expected absence, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard should garner increased roles.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Notebook: Boston makes statement as playoff contenders, Marcus Smart injury update The Celtics have the best net rating in the Eastern Conference, among some other eyebrow-raising stats.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Detroit faces Boston on 6-game road slide

Detroit will look to stop its six-game road slide when the Pistons take on Boston

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits Tuesday's game Smart will not return to Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a sprained right ankle, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart sprained his ankle in the second quarter and limped off the court under his own power. That said, it would be surprising to see him play Wednesday against the Pistons, which is the Celtics' final game before the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limps to locker room Smart limped to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Smart wasn't putting much weight on his right leg after managing to take free throws. It seems unlikely he'll return, but he should be considered questionable until something definitive emerges.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play through illness Smart (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart woke up with a non-COVID illness and was initially deemed questionable, but he's apparently made some progress and will be good to go as the Celtics head into a back-to-back set to finish out their pre-All-Star-break schedule.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday's contest Smart (non-COVID illness) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart has averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 30.4 minutes during the Celtics' current eight-game win streak. If he's unable to suit up, recently acquired Derrick White will likely join Boston's starting lineup for the first time.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 38, Celtics rally past Hawks for 8th win in row

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and led a third-quarter surge that sent the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 105-95 for their eighth straight win

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Marcus Smart's take on flopping in the NBA: 'Everyone does it' There was a questionable call in the final minute of the Celtics' win over the Nuggets.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

22 points, five steals in win Smart manufactured 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven assists, three boards and five steals over 39 minutes in Friday's 108-102 home win over the Nuggets.

Impact Smart hit multiple clutch free throws in the fourth quarter. He also had some ugly turnovers early. Those turnovers and the high steal count are the ying and yang of Smart's play. Smart and newly acquired Derrick White also looked like a natural backcourt pairing in White's first game with Boston. Smart's hard-working play was a key component of the Celtics' seventh straight win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 24, Celtics beat Denver for 7th straight win

Jayson Tatum had 24 points, Marcus Smart added 22 points, five steals and two crucial free throws, and the Celtics held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-102 for Boston’s seventh s...

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Celtics shopped Marcus Smart for 2 rotation players, but unlikely to move guard Marcus Smart's played some of the best basketball of his career in recent weeks.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM