Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sat 1/15/22 12:17 PM

Smart (COVID-19 protocols) is out Saturday against the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was placed in the league's health and safety protocols ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, and he'll be forced to miss another contest Saturday. Dennis Schroder and Payton Pritchard should see increased roles once again.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 1/14/22 11:05 AM

Smart (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Smart missed Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers with a bruised right thigh, but he's now expected to miss time due to health and safety protocols. Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start in his absence while Payton Pritchard sees an increased role off the bench.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Thu 1/13/22 5:11 PM

Smart (thigh) is questionable for Friday's game at Philadelphia due to the COVID-19 protocols, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart missed Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers with a bruised right thigh, but he's now contending with the health and safety protocols. Dennis Schroder could receive another start at the point for Boston if Smart is ultimately ruled out Friday.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 1/12/22 12:00 PM

Smart (thigh) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was doubtful for Wednesday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising to see him unavailable against Indiana. Payton Pritchard and Dennis Schroder should see increased run Wednesday.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Tue 1/11/22 4:37 PM

Smart (thigh) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Smart suffered a right thigh contusion during Monday's win over the Pacers and was unable to return to the contest. It appears the injury will also likely cause him to miss Wednesday's game. Payton Pritchard -- who is questionable to return from COVID-19 protocols -- and Dennis Schroder would both be candidates for increased roles if Smart is indeed ruled out.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 1/10/22 9:23 PM

Smart (thigh) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Indiana.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was initially classified as probable to return after leaving the contest with a bruised right thigh, but the team has since downgraded him to out. His next chance to see game action arrives Wednesday on the road against the Pacers.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 1/10/22 9:21 PM

Smart (leg) is probable to return to Monday's game against the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Smart limped to Boston's locker room in the second half after going down with an apparent right leg injury, but the team has since clarified that he sustained a right thigh bruise and should return if needed.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 1/10/22 9:07 PM

Smart limped to the locker room during the third quarter of Monday's game against Indiana, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart attempted to stay in the game after going down, but he eventually was spotted making his way to the locker room to get checked out. The team has yet to provide an update on the guard's status. Dennis Schroder would likely pick up extra minutes if Smart is unable to return.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 1/2/22 10:48 PM

Smart ended Sunday's 116-111 overtime win over the Magic with 17 points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 44 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
smart turned in an impressive multi-category contribution in the overtime win, logging another great stat line in his second game back after a two-game absence. The hand injury that sidelined him doesn't seem to be much of an issue, as he's converted 44 percent of his shots from the floor over the past two contests.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 12/31/21 3:50 PM

Smart delivered 24 points (10-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, and three assists across 39 minutes in Friday's 123-108 home win over the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Smart returned from a two-game absence (hand) to post a much-needed solid line for the Celtics. Big performances from Smart, Robert Williams and Jaylen Brown helped Boston end its three-game losing streak. The efficient shooting from Smart was overdue. The defensive stalwart had shot 35.4 percent over his prior seven games. Smart also led the Celtics in minutes as the squad stuck with an eight-man rotation.