Marcus Smart Injury: Celtics Guard ‘Hopeful’ To Play In Game 4 Vs. Bucks
Marcus Smart apparently wasn’t joking about being ahead of schedule.
The Boston Celtics guard has been out of action since suffering a torn oblique in early April. But Smart, who initially was expected to miss at least the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs, has a chance to play Monday night when the Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks in a pivotal Game 4 at TD Garden.
Here’s the latest on Smart, who was a full participant in Sunday’s practice:
(You can click here to watch Smart speak to media members after practice.)
#NEBHInjuryReport Marcus Smart has been cleared for full contact and played 3-on-3 yesterday. He fully participated in today’s practice. He says he’s hopeful to play tomorrow, but needs to see how his body reacts to practice.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 5, 2019
Even if Smart can’t play Monday night, the Celtics have to be encouraged by his progress.
The Celtics, trailing 2-1 in their second-round playoff series, will tip off with the Bucks at 7 p.m. ET.
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