MARCUS SMART NEWS

Ruled out Wednesday Smart (conditioning) is out Wednesday against the Hornets.

Impact Smart has apparently cleared the league's health and safety protocols but will miss at least one more game due to conditioning issues. Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start Wednesday, while Smart's next chance to return will be Friday against the Trail Blazers.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Smart (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Hornets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart has missed four straight games due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, but he has a chance to return Wednesday. If he does, Dennis Schroder will likely shift back to a reserve role.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum and the Celtics host the Hornets

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Charlotte averaging 25.5 points per game

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum scores 27, Celtics rally past Pelicans 104-92

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics erased an 18-point first-half deficit with a 104-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Monday Smart (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reports.

Impact Smart remains in the health and safety protocols and will be sidelined for the fourth straight game. Dennis Schroder and Payton Pritchard are likely to continue having increased roles in his absence.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Boston, looks to end road losing streak

New Orleans enters a matchup with Boston after losing four road games in a row

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics rally late, edge Bulls 114-112 on Williams' FTs

Robert Williams hit a pair of free throws with 9.7 seconds left and the Boston Celtics scored the final eight points to edge the Chicago Bulls 114-112

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After taking the fast track back to the court to sub for Marcus Smart, Payton Pritchard gets a chance to prepare properly and scores 17 points against 76ers - The Boston Globe He scored only 3 points against Indianapolis, when he was pressed into action straight off the airplane to replace the injured Marcus Smart.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Still out Saturday Smart (COVID-19 protocols) is out Saturday against the Bulls.

Impact Smart was placed in the league's health and safety protocols ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, and he'll be forced to miss another contest Saturday. Dennis Schroder and Payton Pritchard should see increased roles once again.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorers face off in Boston-Chicago matchup

Jayson Tatum and DeMar DeRozan square off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Boston and Chicago take the court

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid has 25 points and 13 rebounds, 76ers beat Celtics

Joel Embiid had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers used a dominating start to roll to a 111-99 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who has a thigh injury, placed in COVID protocol - The Boston Globe Smart joins a full list of Celtics who have been placed in protocol the past few weeks.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Marcus Smart enters league's health and safety protocols Marcus Smart was ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers and could miss another pair of games. Read more on Boston.com.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Celtics' Marcus Smart enters COVID-19 protocols, out for Friday's game against 76ers The veteran guard was one of the only Celtics who hadn't entered in NBA health and safety protocols this season.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Won't play Friday Smart (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against 76ers.

Impact Smart missed Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers with a bruised right thigh, but he's now expected to miss time due to health and safety protocols. Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start in his absence while Payton Pritchard sees an increased role off the bench.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Smart (thigh) is questionable for Friday's game at Philadelphia due to the COVID-19 protocols, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart missed Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers with a bruised right thigh, but he's now contending with the health and safety protocols. Dennis Schroder could receive another start at the point for Boston if Smart is ultimately ruled out Friday.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid and Philadelphia host Tatum and the Celtics

Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum face off in a matchup of two of the NBA's best scorers when Philadelphia and Boston take the court

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics take control early, pull away from Pacers 119-100

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points, Jayson Tatum added 33 and the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 119-100

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown's first triple-double leads Celtics over Knicks, 99-75

Jaylen Brown had 22 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds for his first career triple-double, Jayson Tatum scored 19 points and the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 99-75

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RJ Barrett banks in 3 at buzzer, Knicks beat Celtics 108-105

RJ Barrett banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks 108-105 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray, Spurs hold off Celtics 99-97 in Popovich's 2,000th

Gregg Popovich became the first to coach 2,000 NBA games with the same team, and Dejounte Murray scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Boston Celtics 99-97

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown scores 50, rallies Celts to 116-111 OT win over Magic

Jaylen Brown scored a career-high 50 points, rallying the Boston Celtics from 14 points down late in the fourth quarter to a 116-111 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108

Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Smart Removed From Celtics Injury Report Vs. Suns The Boston Celtics will have Marcus Smart back from a hand laceration New Year's Eve against the Phoenix Suns.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • NESN.COM

Jayson Tatum, 4 Celtics out vs. Suns; Marcus Smart to return from injury The Celtics got at least some good news on Thursday's injury report.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM