Smart is considered probable for Sunday's game versus the Bucks due to left hip inflammation, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was questionable for Friday's game before being upgraded to probable and ultimately taking the court. Barring a setback, Smart should be on the floor again Christmas Day as the Celtics' starting point guard.

Smart supplied six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 121-109 victory over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Smart finished with double figures in the assist column for just the sixth time this season while also matching a season-high output with seven rebounds while also supplying three thefts. The only area he didn't impress in this one was the scoring column, where he failed to reach double digits for the third time this month. Smart's game doesn't make him a fantasy star, but he's certainly worth putting in most fantasy lineups thanks to his assist and steal counts.

Smart (illness) will lace up the sneakers Friday versus the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart required a questionable tag leading up to the contest due to a lingering non-COVID illness, but it appears he's feeling well enough to give it a go Friday. Smart should retake his starting spot at point guard, relegating Payton Pritchard to a bench role.

Smart (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was initially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup, but he's trending in the right direction after participating in the team's shootaround. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 14.3 points, 7.0 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 35.7 minutes per game.

Smart (illness) is questionable to play in Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Smart is questionable for a second straight game with an illness. The 28-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's game against Bucks if he can't play against Minnesota.

Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was initially deemed questionable due to an illness, but he'll ultimately be sidelined. Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard are all candidates to see extra minutes in the backcourt. Sam Hauser and Grant Williams could see more time as well.

Smart is questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart is questionable to miss just his fourth game of the season Wednesday. Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard will likely see extended minutes if he's ruled out. Smart is averaging 14.3 points, 7.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.7 minutes across his last three games.

Smart supplied 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 95-92 loss to the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Smart led Boston in assists while finishing second in points and rebounds against Orlando, finishing three assists and three rebounds short of his first triple-double of the season. Smart has tallied at least 10 points, five assists and five rebounds in two of his last three games.

Smart accumulated 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, eight assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 117-109 loss to the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was unable to lock in from beyond the arc, but he showed up as a passer, notching his most assists in a game since Dec. 2. The Oklahoma State product has scored in double figures in four of his last six appearances and has at least one steal in five of his last six.

Smart (illness) is available Friday against the Magic, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was dealing with an illness earlier in the day, putting his status in question, but he's ultimately been cleared. Over his past five appearances, he's averaged 11.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34.8 minutes.