Smart delivered 24 points (10-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, and three assists across 39 minutes in Friday's 123-108 home win over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Smart returned from a two-game absence (hand) to post a much-needed solid line for the Celtics. Big performances from Smart, Robert Williams and Jaylen Brown helped Boston end its three-game losing streak. The efficient shooting from Smart was overdue. The defensive stalwart had shot 35.4 percent over his prior seven games. Smart also led the Celtics in minutes as the squad stuck with an eight-man rotation.