Smart (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 at Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Smart badly rolled his right ankle in Game 3, and the Celtics made the decision to hold him out of Game 4, which quickly turned into a Boston blowout. The hope is that Smart makes enough progress to return to action for Game 5, but a final decision may not come until he's able to test out the ankle in pregame warmups.

Smart (ankle) will not play in Monday's Game 4 against Miami, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was already dealing with a sprained foot heading into the series, and he suffered a hard fall during the third quarter of Game 3, rolling his right ankle in the process. While Smart was initially able to shake off the injury and return to the game, he's still dealing with considerable swelling and discomfort in the ankle as of Monday evening. In an effort to get him back at closer to full strength for Game 5, Boston will keep Smart sidelined Monday, while Derrick White enters the starting five at point guard.

Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smart took a hard fall at the beginning of the second half during Game 3, but he was able to return to the contest moments later and ultimately finished the game with 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 3-5 FT) and seven assists. However, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Smart is still dealing with swelling around his right ankle and suffered a "pretty bad sprain." Udoka added that Smart will be reassessed Monday morning, but it'd be a surprise if the Defensive Player of the Year was ruled out for Game 4.

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Smart is dealing with swelling around his ankle after suffering a "pretty bad sprain" during Saturday's Game 3 loss.

EDGE Analysis

Smart took a hard fall at the start of the second half of Game 3 and appeared to suffer a major injury, but the point guard was able to return to the contest moments later and ultimately finished the game. However, it appears as if Smart will likely still have to deal with the issue for the remainder of the series. Udoka said Smart will be reassessed Monday morning, but it'd be a surprise if the Defensive Player of the Year was ruled out for Game 4.

Smart has returned to Saturday's Game 3 against the Heat after appearing to suffer an injury at the start of the second half.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was sidelined for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a foot injury, but he's been able to start each of the last two contests. However, he appeared to suffer a setback after a hard fall early in the second half of Game 3, but the point guard was able to return to the contest moments later. Regardless, it's likely something to monitor as the series and postseason progresses.

Smart registered 24 points (8-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals over 40 minutes during Thursday's 127-102 victory over Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was one of three Celtics players who scored at least 20 points and added team highs in assists, rebounds and steals during his return from a one-game absence due to a foot injury. It was by far the point guard's best all-around performance of the playoffs so far, and he'll look to maintain his strong play with the series shifting to Boston on Saturday.

Smart (foot) is officially available for Thursday's Game 2 contest against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was forced to miss the Celtics' Game 1 loss due to a right foot sprain. The guard will see a full workload with no restrictions as coach Ime Udoka shares that Smart and teammate Al Horford (COVID-19) are full-go. Smart is averaging 15.0 points, 6.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 36.5 minutes of action in the 2022 playoffs so far. Expect the 28-year-old guard to return to the starting lineup.

Smart (foot) is probable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Heat, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was held out of Game 1 due to a right foot sprain, with the Celtics losing 118-107. Al Horford (COVID-19), who was out for Game 1, is expected to be sidelined for Game 2 as well, but Boston should at least get back Smart. In the playoffs, the guard has averaged 15.0 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 36.5 minutes. It remains to be seen if Smart will be on a minutes limit in his return. That information could arrive closer to tipoff.

Smart (foot) is "aiming" to make his return during Thursday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart presumably suffered the foot injury during Sunday's Game 7 win over the Bucks and was subsequently sidelined for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston fumbled a double-digit halftime lead to Miami on Tuesday, so Smart's return would likely be a big boost for Game 2. However, Haynes says that the point guard's status depends on how his foot responds to treatment during Boston's day off.

Smart (foot) will not be available for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Roughly 90 minutes before tip-off, the Celtics issued an updated injury report indicating that Smart will not be available, while Al Horford will also sit out after entering COVID-19 protocols. Smart was listed as questionable coming into the day due to a sprained right foot, which he appeared to sustain during Sunday's Game 7 win over Milwaukee. With Smart sidelined for at least one contest, expect Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to each pick up increased minutes.