Head coach Ime Udoka said Smart (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's contest against the Nets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart suffered the sprained ankle during the Celtics' second to last contest before the All-Star break and remained sidelined for final game as well. However, the week-long break appears to have paid off, and the point guard is expected to be good to go for the stretch run.

Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Detroit, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup due to a right ankle sprain, and he'll officially be held out. Derrick White will take his place in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard should also see additional run.

Smart (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart left Tuesday's blowout win over the 76ers due to a sprained right ankle, and it appears the Celtics will be cautious and keep the point guard sidelined for the their last game before the All-Star break. In his expected absence, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard should garner increased roles.

Smart will not return to Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a sprained right ankle, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart sprained his ankle in the second quarter and limped off the court under his own power. That said, it would be surprising to see him play Wednesday against the Pistons, which is the Celtics' final game before the All-Star break.

Smart limped to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart wasn't putting much weight on his right leg after managing to take free throws. It seems unlikely he'll return, but he should be considered questionable until something definitive emerges.

Smart (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart woke up with a non-COVID illness and was initially deemed questionable, but he's apparently made some progress and will be good to go as the Celtics head into a back-to-back set to finish out their pre-All-Star-break schedule.

Smart (non-COVID illness) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 30.4 minutes during the Celtics' current eight-game win streak. If he's unable to suit up, recently acquired Derrick White will likely join Boston's starting lineup for the first time.

Smart manufactured 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven assists, three boards and five steals over 39 minutes in Friday's 108-102 home win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart hit multiple clutch free throws in the fourth quarter. He also had some ugly turnovers early. Those turnovers and the high steal count are the ying and yang of Smart's play. Smart and newly acquired Derrick White also looked like a natural backcourt pairing in White's first game with Boston. Smart's hard-working play was a key component of the Celtics' seventh straight win.

Smart ended Tuesday's 126-91 win over Brooklyn with 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Smart had another 22-point performance Feb. 2 against the Hornets, but he followed that up with nine combined points over his next two games. He bounced back Tuesday with this 22-point effort in the blowout win over the extremely-shorthanded Nets. It's his sixth 20-point performance of the campaign.

Smart chipped in 22 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart scored 20-plus points for the first time since Dec. 31 and dished out at least six assists for the fifth time over his last six games. During that stretch, the veteran point guard has averaged 11.8 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 29.7 minutes. Smart usually defers offensively to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, which can hinder his fantasy potential, but his overall production remains consistent due to his ability to impact the game in a multitude of ways.