Nesmith logged 21 points (9-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 31 minutes during a 117-89 win Sunday against the Herd.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was excellent during his first G League game this year. The Maine Celtics will view him as one of their primary scoring options and an adequate rebounder until he is promoted to Boston again.

The Celtics assigned Nesmith to the Maine Celtics of the G League on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has played only six minutes in two games since clearing the COVID-19 protocols, so he'll head to the G League to receive more consistent playing time. The 2020 first-round pick has 28 NBA appearances this season and has averaged 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes.

Nesmith (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as available for Wednesday's contest against the Spurs, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith will be available for the first time since entering COVID-19 protocols Dec. 24. It's unclear what his role will be Wednesday, as the Celtics are closer to full strength than they were the last time he was in the rotation.

Nesmith (COVID-19) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has a good chance at finally returning to the rotation since entering the league's health and safety protocols Dec. 24. Although the forward cleared protocols for the Celtics' recent game against the Magic on Sunday, Nesmith ultimately didn't play.

Nesmith is listed as out on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Magic, as he's still in the league's health and safety protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith reportedly cleared protocols Saturday and initially didn't have an injury designation coming into Sunday's game but apparently that report was inaccurate. The 27-year-old will miss a fifth straight game and will try to return Wednesday when the Spurs come into town.

Nesmith (COVID-19 protocols) exited protocols and is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Magic, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith last played Dec. 22. He's seen spot run for most of the season. In December, he averaged 4.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.7 minutes.

Nesmith was placed in health and safety protocols Friday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith joins an extensive injury list. The Celtics will be extremely shorthanded for the Christmas Day matchup against the Bucks.

Nesmith will come off the bench Monday against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith received a spot start Saturday and had zero points (0-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes, but he'll return to the bench Monday with the likes of Dennis Schroder (illness) available. Nesmith should still see some action as a reserve given the Celtics are still shorthanded.

Nesmith will start Saturday's matchup against the Knicks, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Celtics down Dennis Schroder (illness), Romeo Langford (neck) and others, Nesmith will be forced into the starting five for just the second time in his career. In the three games this season that he's seen 20-plus minutes, Nesmith has averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists.

Nesmith scored nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt) but failed to register any other stats beyond three fouls over 14 minutes of run in Tuesday's 117-102 road loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith's zero rebounds were one of many contributing factors that led to Boston being outrebounded 51 to 34 by the Lakers. The Lakers overwhelmed Boston for most of the night. Nesmith has now bounced back from two DNP-Coaches Decisions and appeared in three straight games, during which he has averaged 6.7 points and 1.3 three-pointers per game.