Smart delivered five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 13 assists, three boards and one steal in Wednesday's 125-97 home win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was part of a devastating starting five that delivered most of Boston's 39 first-quarter points. The game was a route from start to finish. Smart's 13 assists were a career high. Boston's 37 total assists was a season high. The C's also shot a season-best 59 percent from the field, aided by excellent passes from Smart and others. The gritty guard will now enjoy a few days off until the Celtics face the Timberwolves in Boston on Sunday evening.

Smart (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Smart missed Sunday's win over the Thunder with a non-COVID illness, and he'll return to action Wednesday after initially being labeled probable. The 28-year-old has averaged 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 2.2 steals in 31.4 minutes over his past five contests.

Smart (illness) is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was a late addition to the injury report Monday with a non-COVID illness and was eventually ruled out for the matchup against the Thunder. However, he's expected to return to action Wednesday, which likely means reduced roles for Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.

Smart won't play Monday against the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was a late addition to the injury report Monday with a non-COVID illness and will be sidelined for at least one contest. In his absence, Derrick White is expected to draw the start at point guard, while Payton Pritchard may be in store for an increased role off the bench.

Smart ended with 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 110-88 victory over Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Smart made a questionable play on Stephen Curry that resulted in a foot injury for the All-Star, and coach Steve Kerr gave Smart an earful about it. That event didn't curb Smart's output, as he generated a nice total that included four drilled threes from beyond the arc.

Smart supplied 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists and five steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 114-103 victory over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was efficient from the field en route to his first 20-plus point outing since Feb. 13. The veteran point guard also tied his season high with five steals, a mark he's reached just one other time -- Nov. 13 against the Cavaliers. During Boston's current five-game winning streak, Smart has averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.4 minutes.

Smart produced 14 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, three rebounds, one steal and five turnovers in Sunday's 126-120 home win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

It was a typical grind-it-out effort for Smart. He didn't shoot well and had a few too many turnovers, but he teamed with Al Horford and Robert Williams to anchor the defense versus an elite Brooklyn scoring machine. Heading into Sunday's contest, Smart was averaging a well-rounded 14.8 points, 6.0 assists and 1.2 steals over his last nine games. His minutes and opportunities have not changed despite the addition of Derrick White.

Smart closed with 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds and 12 assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 120-107 victory over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Smart recorded his first double-double of the season, tying his season high in assists with 12. He managed to score in double figures for the fourth time in the last five games and stayed locked in from downtown, where he tallied 12 of his 18 points. Smart's scoring opportunities may take a hit when Jaylen Brown (ankle) returns, but even so, he's shown that he's good for an occasional scoring outburst.

Smart contributed 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 129-106 victory over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was sidelined for one game due to an ankle injury before the All-Star break, but he returned to the lineup and knocked down five three-pointers to help the Celtics blow out the Nets on Thursday. He's also now recorded six or more assists in nine of his last 13 appearances. If he keeps up that kind of production, he could approach a new career-high in assists by season's end.

Smart (ankle) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Nets, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that he expected Smart to play Thursday, and he'll officially be able to return for Boston's first game following the All-Star break. He averaged 16.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game across his four appearances prior to his absence.