Nesmith generated 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes in Thursday's 95-78 win in Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Bench players Nesmith, Romeo Langford and Dennis Schroder were all a big part of a dominant second quarter where Boston outscored the Heat 33-9. It was an ugly offensive night for Boston, but the defense was stellar. The bench effort was needed, as Jaylen Brown left in the second half due to a hamstring issue and Jayson Tatum scored only 10 points. Boston next travels to Dallas for a Saturday night matchup with the Mavs. Should Brown's hamstring issue linger, playing time will open up for both Nesmith and Langford.

Nesmith is off the injury report for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he'll be able to take the court Saturday. He's been a DNP-CD over the past two games, though he could see an increased workload with Marcus Smart (illness) sidelined.

Nesmith is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he will still travel with the team to Washington and hopes to play in Saturday's contest against the Wizards, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith didn't practice Friday due to the illness, but he hopes to be ready for Saturday's contest against the Wizards. The 22-year-old wing hasn't seen any playing time the last two games, so if he's unable to suit up, it shouldn't affect coach Ime Udoka's rotations.

Nesmith posted zero points (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes in Sunday's 107-97 win at Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The good news is that through three games, Nesmith is clearly part of new coach Ime Udoka's current nine-man rotation. The bad news is that through three contests, Nesmith has yet to score despite playing nine minutes per game. The second-year wing will have a chance to break his 0-for-10 shooting slump Monday night in Charlotte.

Nesmith finished Wednesday's preseason loss to the Celtics with 23 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds, and one steal across 27 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The 14th overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft was able to show his offensive capabilities with many of the Celtics' starters resting. Nesmith scored efficiently while also showing his playmaking skills which he hadn't been able to do last season as he never reached more than two assists. He is unlikely to see many meaningful minutes in the regular season, but will have another chance to earn a rotational role when the Celtics' play the Heat in their preseason finale on Friday.

Nesmith will come off the bench Saturday against the Timberwolves, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Brad Stevens will opt to start Evan Fournier and Semi Ojeleye, sending Nesmith to the bench. Across his past 11 appearances, he's averaged 8.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 19.0 minutes.

Nesmith will start Wednesday's game at Cleveland, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old will make the first start of his NBA career with Kemba Walker (rest), Marcus Smart (calf) and Jaylen Brown (wrist) out for the Celtics. Nesmith has averaged 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 14.1 minutes this season, but he should have an increased role Wednesday.

Nesmith played 19 minutes off the bench and recorded 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal Sunday in the 130-124 loss to the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has now scored 15 or more points in four of his last six outings while adding 5.3 boards per contest over that span. With Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart all missing time recently, the Vandy product has made the most of his time on the floor.

Nesmith had 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt) and four rebounds in Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was coming off of a 16-point effort against the Spurs on Friday, and he's now scored in double figures in the last three games. The rookie was a hyper-efficeint three-point shooter at Vanderbilt and he's up to 38.2 percent from three this season after Sunday's perfect night.

Nesmith posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three steals and three blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 120-111 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith had been a fringe member of the Boston rotation of late, but he stepped up while Kemba Walker (side) and Marcus Smart (suspension) were out. The rookie established new career highs in minutes, points, rebounds, steals and blocks in what was clearly his best outing of the season. Smart is scheduled to return Friday against the Spurs and Walker could be back, too, so Nesmith can't be counted on to routinely play 30 minutes, even after Wednesday's impressive showing.