Smart closed with 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and five steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 110-97 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Smart stepped things up in the win, putting together easily his best game of the series. With Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) playing limited minutes only, both Smart and Derrick White flipped the switch, helping Boston to a comfortable victory. Brogdon's injury is something that figures to linger for quite some time, meaning Smart is going to have to keep his foot on the gas should the Celtics hope to advance to the NBA Finals for a second straight season.

Smart produced 13 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), one rebound, 11 assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-116 loss to Miami in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Smart dished out a game-high assist total while finishing as the lone player in Wednesday's Game 1 with a double-double. Smart, who tallied 10 of his 11 assists in the first half, surpassed the double-digit assist total for the first time this postseason while now reaching double figures in scoring in 13 of 14 playoff games.

Smart produced 14 points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Smart struggled from the field, but the entire Boston offense had a rough outing in Game 5. The point guard was one of three Celtics to record double-digit points, with the others being Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Smart has scored in double figures in every game of the series against the 76ers, but he's cleared the 15-point mark just once. He's still averaging 16.1 points per game in the playoffs, which is an upgrade over the 11.5 points per contest he delivered during the regular season.

Smart notched 21 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and seven assists over 42 minutes during Sunday's 116-115 overtime loss to Philadelphia in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Smart led all Celtics in assists while surpassing the 20-point mark and leading all starters in threes made during Sunday's overtime loss. Smart nearly won the game for Boston in overtime, hitting a late three that ended up being after the buzzer to even the series at 2-2.

Smart (ankle) is available for Sunday's Game 4 versus Philadelphia, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart is dealing with numerous injuries, most recently a left ankle sprain, but he'll suit up again Sunday. The point guard has yet to miss a postseason game thus far, averaging 15.8 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 31.2 minutes across nine appearances.

Smart is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 versus Philadelphia due to a sprained left ankle, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has taken a beating so far in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, having dealt with a chest contusion, a right shoulder stinger, a lip laceration and now a sprained left ankle in the series. However, the guard has managed to suit up for each of the first three games against the 76ers, averaging 32.3 minutes per contest. If he's unable to go Sunday, expect Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White to handle more point guard duties, while Payton Pritchard could crack the rotation.

Smart, who shook off a shoulder stinger and lip laceration, finished with 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 121-87 victory over the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was one of the best players for Boston and continues to be an asset on both ends of the court. Even though he's not expected to lead the offense on any given night, the fact that he's scored at least 15 points in four of his eight playoff contests to date suggests he can be productive when given a chance, as he complements those scoring figures with decent figures in other categories as well. He's averaging 15.9 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

Smart is available to return to Wednesday's game versus the 76ers despite a right shoulder stinger and lip laceration.

EDGE Analysis

Smart briefly left Wednesday's game after Joel Embiid fell on him with 7:22 left in the third quarter. Smart had tallied 15 points, five rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes before his exit and should be able to finish the contest.

Smart (chest) has officially been upgraded to available for Wednesday's Game 2 versus Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Smart has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up despite a chest contusion he suffered in Game 1. The point guard finished Monday's loss with 12 points (4-7 FG), seven assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes, but he committed a season-high six turnovers.

Smart (chest) is expected to play in Wednesday's Game 2 versus Philadelphia, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was listed as questionable due to a chest contusion he suffered in Game 1, but it sounds like, barring a setback, he'll be good to go for Game 2. The point guard finished Monday's loss with 12 points (4-7 FG), seven assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes, but he did commit a season-high six turnovers.